Sadly, Battery Creek is still looking for their first win of the season after eight matches. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 15-0 walloping at the hands of the Patrick Henry Academy Patriots on Tuesday.
For Patrick Henry Academy's part, the result came thanks to Bryton Peeples's shutout, as he gave up just one hit and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Forest Fairey and Hugh Fairey did most of the damage at the plate: Fairey went 4-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles, while Fairey scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Sims Brunson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Battery Creek's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Patrick Henry Academy, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Battery Creek will take on Bluffton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Battery Creek is facing Bluffton at the right time seeing as Bluffton is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Patrick Henry Academy, they will be playing at home against Andrew Jackson Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Patrick Henry Academy's favor as the team sits on 14 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Andrew Jackson Academy has been banged up by nine consecutive losses on the road.
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