The Cushing Academy Penguins will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Phillips Exeter Academy Lions at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Cushing Academy is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Cushing Academy's offense. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Phillips Academy on Wednesday.
Lawrence Academy hit Phillips Exeter Academy with a four-run third inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Lions fell just short of the Spartans by a score of 6-5. Lions fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Spartans since Monday.
Phillips Exeter Academy got a good showing from Jake Attaway, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, Mo Hood made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Cushing Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-5-1. As for Phillips Exeter Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Cushing Academy skirted past Phillips Exeter Academy 4-2 in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Will the Penguins repeat their success, or do the Lions have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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