New Way Learning Academy and AZ Compass Prep squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but New Way Learning Academy had to settle for second. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the AZ Compass Prep Dragons. New Way Learning Academy's defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Harris McCann put in work no matter where he played. He struck out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off one hit. McCann has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. McCann was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
New Way Learning Academy's loss dropped their record down to 10-5. As for AZ Compass Prep, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-1.
New Way Learning Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for AZ Compass Prep, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Trinity Christian at 4:00 p.m. Trinity Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 13.3 runs per game this season.
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