After losing to Copiah Academy the last time they met, Parklane Academy decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Parklane Academy Pioneers came out on top against the Copiah Academy Colonels by a score of 7-4 on Tuesday.
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Collin Smith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Parklane Academy is 2-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 3-4 otherwise. Smith was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one double. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in hits.
In other batting news, Nick Young was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Parklane Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-5 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Eli Chandler, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Parklane Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Copiah Academy only posted a batting average of .136.
The win got Parklane Academy back to even at 5-5. As for Copiah Academy, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-7.
Looking ahead, Parklane Academy will square off against Silliman Institute at 6:30 p.m. on March 18th. As for Copiah Academy, they will face off against Adams County Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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