KIPP Collegiate won the last time they faced Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, and things went their way on Wednesday too. The KIPP Collegiate phoenix walked away with a 9-5 win over the Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering Phoenix. The victory made it back-to-back wins for KIPP Collegiate.
For Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering's part, Tyresse Young put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over two innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off one hit. Young was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
Young wasn't the only one making solid contact as one players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brandon Williams, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
KIPP Collegiate pushed their record up to 2-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs per game. As for Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. KIPP Collegiate will take on Trezevant at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Trezevant is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season. As for Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Memphis Business Academy at 5:00 p.m.
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