Brooks has not done well against Phillips Academy recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Brooks skirted past the Phillips Academy Big Blue 4-3. This was payback for Brooks, who suffered a 13-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
For Phillips Academy's part, they got a good showing from Michael Gilligan, who didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Luke Gallo was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Isaac Lamson, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Brooks is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season. As for Phillips Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brooks will take on Buckingham Browne & Nichols at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Brooks will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. Phillips Academy will take on Groton School at 4:45 p.m. on Friday.
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