Franklin Academy lost against Cary Academy back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Franklin Academy Patriots fell just short of the Cary Academy Chargers by a score of 4-3. Franklin Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Franklin Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Peyton Rivers, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Cary Academy's side, Rutger Jack and Oliver Swartz made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Jack struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Swartz tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). At bat, Jack got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two RBI, while Swartz scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Franklin Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Cary Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin Academy is on the road again on Monday to play Wake Prep Academy at 6:00 p.m. As for Cary Academy, they will face off against North Raleigh Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Cary Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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