Ascend Leadership was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Southern Wake Academy Lions by a score of 8-7. Ascend Leadership was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Southern Wake Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
Trenton Ruhlman led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Benjamin Um, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases.
Ascend Leadership's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Southern Wake Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 2-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ascend Leadership will square off against River Mill at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Southern Wake Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Clover Garden School at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in Clover Garden School's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Southern Wake Academy has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
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