While Williamsburg Academy couldn't quite beat Pee Dee Academy on Friday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the six-point loss they were dealt last Tuesday. The Williamsburg Academy Stallions fell just short of the Pee Dee Academy Golden Eagles by a score of 7-5. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Williamsburg Academy in their matchups with Pee Dee Academy: they've now lost three in a row.
Layton Morris was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over 5.1 innings pitched. Morris has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. Morris was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Morris wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bryce Blackburn, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Blackburn has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Williamsburg Academy's loss dropped their record down to 14-3. As for Pee Dee Academy, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.
Williamsburg Academy will head out on the road to face off against Florence Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Williamsburg Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Pee Dee Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Carolina Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pee Dee Academy will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive.
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