Derry came into Tuesday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Shady Side Academy Bulldogs on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for Derry, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Nate Papuga spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits.
On the hitting side, Brady Angus was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Collin Bush, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Derry's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10. As for Shady Side Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Derry beat Shady Side Academy by a score of 8-2 later that day.
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