Phillips Academy was the 13-2 winner over Brooks when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Phillips Academy Big Blue fell just short of Brooks by a score of 4-3 on Tuesday. Phillips Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Phillips Academy got a good showing from Michael Gilligan, who didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Luke Gallo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Isaac Lamson, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Phillips Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Brooks, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Phillips Academy will take on Groton School at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Brooks, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Buckingham Browne & Nichols at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Brooks has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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