Eagle Ridge Academy might've scored the first runs on Monday, but it was Mounds Park Academy who claimed the real prize. Eagle Ridge Academy lost 13-3 to the Mounds Park Academy Panthers. Eagle Ridge Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Mounds Park Academy's part, Colin Fike made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Fike has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Fike was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Brody Srsen and Shay Sanchez did most of the damage at the plate: Srsen scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances, while Sanchez scored two runs while going 1-for-5. Another player making a difference was Tj Neill, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Eagle Ridge Academy's loss dropped their record down to 11-5. As for Mounds Park Academy, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eagle Ridge Academy will challenge Spectrum at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Spectrum will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Eagle Ridge Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mounds Park Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Minnehaha Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mounds Park Academy is facing Minnehaha Academy at the right time seeing as Minnehaha Academy is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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