It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Rivers ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Phillips Exeter Academy Lions out 8-6. Rivers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Phillips Exeter Academy's part, Ryan O'leary was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Rivers' win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Phillips Exeter Academy, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Rivers will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against St. Mark's at 3:30 p.m. As for Phillips Exeter Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Dexter Southfield at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Dexter Southfield's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Phillips Exeter Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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