St. Benedict at Auburndale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 18th straight defeat. They fell 6-2 to the Fayette Academy Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to St. Benedict at Auburndale of the 5-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Friday.
For Fayette Academy's part, Ben Brewer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Hardy Armour was excellent, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. Zack Wells was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
St. Benedict at Auburndale's defeat dropped their record down to 1-18. As for Fayette Academy, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-14.
St. Benedict at Auburndale will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Christian Brothers at 6:30 p.m. Christian Brothers is coming into the game with seven straight losses at home, meaning St. Benedict at Auburndale will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Fayette Academy, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, an 8-7 victory vs. McNairy Central on the 20th.
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