Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Piedmont Academy). They blew past the George Walton Academy Bulldogs 12-1 on Thursday. This was a revenge game for the Cougars: when they faced off against the Bulldogs last Tuesday, they had to take a 6-1 loss.
Nick Gervasio
Nick Gervasio tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He is becoming a predictor of Piedmont Academy's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is undefeated (and 0-3 when he doesn't).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Chase Taylor, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024. Tyler Griswell was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Piedmont Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as George Walton Academy only managed two hits.
The win got Piedmont Academy back to even at 3-3. As for George Walton Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Piedmont Academy will welcome Central Georgia Arts at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Central Georgia Arts will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Piedmont Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for George Walton Academy, they will host Lake Oconee Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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