Grace Academy dropped their record down to 6-7 on Saturday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Berkeley Springs Indians by a score of 13-11. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Lawson Aikens put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in May of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Hudson Walls
| 05/10/25 @ Berkeley Springs | 3 |
| 05/08/25 vs Cumberland Valley Christian | 3 |
| 03/21/25 @ Cumberland Valley Christian | 3 |
| 04/01/25 @ Heritage Academy | 2 |
| 04/29/25 @ Martinsburg | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Aikens wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hudson Walls, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run. Walls is becoming a predictor of Grace Academy's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is 2-1 (and 4-6 when he doesn't). Denton Bible also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
As for Berkeley Springs, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-26. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Berkeley Springs' side, Jaxon McClintock was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits McClintock has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Conner Maconaughey, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Coming up, Grace Academy will take on Heritage Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Berkeley Springs, they will face off against Bridgeport at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Bridgeport will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Berkeley Springs surely won't give up without a fight.
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