Kemper Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. Everything went their way against the Delta Academy Raiders on Tuesday as the Kemper Academy Rams made off with a 16-8 win. The result was nothing new for Kemper Academy, who have now won ten matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Casen Holmes made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Holmes has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Holmes was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Cooper Thornton was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Colton Kynerd, who scored a run and stole five bases.
On Delta Academy's side, Caden Collins was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Carder Crigler was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Kemper Academy has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. As for Delta Academy, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
As of now, neither Kemper Academy nor Delta Academy have any future games scheduled.
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