Phillips Academy is 8-2 against Worcester Academy since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Big Blue are taking a road trip to take on the Hilltoppers at 12:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Phillips Academy 1.5, Worcester Academy 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Phillips Academy is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Cushing Academy on Wednesday. The Big Blue blew past the Penguins 10-1.
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Michael Gilligan looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Luke Gallo was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run.
Meanwhile, Worcester Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Deerfield Academy on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Big Green by a score of 4-3.
Worcester Academy also got a good showing from Leo Lyons, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Dushyant Singh was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was James Anastasopoulos, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Phillips Academy picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 4-2. As for Worcester Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.
Phillips Academy beat Worcester Academy 8-4 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Big Blue since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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