Sadly, Shining Light Academy is still looking for their first win of the season after four contests. Their tough 17-7 defeat to the Asheboro Hybrid Academy Warriors on Friday might stick with them for a while. One positive for Shining Light Academy, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
For Asheboro Hybrid Academy's part, Landon Watson and Dalton Floyd made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Watson pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Floyd tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Watson scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Floyd went 2-for-3 with two triples, two stolen bases, and three runs. Watson is crushing it when it comes to doubles: he's hit at least two every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Trent Pressley was a standout: he got on base in seven of his six plate appearances with two runs, two doubles, and a triple. Pressley is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Noah Autry, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3.
Shining Light Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Asheboro Hybrid Academy, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
While Shining Light Academy had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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