The University Prep Panthers had just enough and edged out Hope Of Detroit Academy 11-10 on Monday. That's two games straight that the Panthers have won by just one run.
Donovan McCulley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off two hits. McCulley was even better at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Derrell McCall, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with five stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Terry Burks, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
University Prep now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Hope Of Detroit Academy, they dropped their record down to 1-1 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Coincidentally, University Prep and Hope Of Detroit Academy will both be playing Lincoln-King Academy the next time they take the field. Hope Of Detroit Academy will host the Hawks at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Panthers will head out to face them at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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