Greater Vision Academy can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Oak Ridge Military Academy Eagles and snuck past 10-9. The victory was just what Greater Vision Academy needed coming off of an 18-11 loss in their prior game.
The team relied heavily on Aiden Wright, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Sam Hays, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
On Oak Ridge Military Academy's side, Jake Goldsborough was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Goldsborough has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Goldsborough was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kingston Crite was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Owen Eckard was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Oak Ridge Military Academy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Greater Vision Academy struck out 11 times.
Greater Vision Academy's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-4. As for Oak Ridge Military Academy, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Greater Vision Academy will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Graham at 4:30 p.m. As for Oak Ridge Military Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Salem Baptist Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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