The First Academy came into their game on Thursday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against the Stony Brook Bears, falling 10-1. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Royals, who until this matchup were averaging 4.1 runs allowed.
The First Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Xavier Johnson, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
The First Academy has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season. As for Stony Brook, the win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. The First Academy will welcome Orange Beach at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The last three games the Makos have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Stony Brook, they will host John Jay at 10:00 a.m. on the 14th.
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