Patrick Henry Academy put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Colleton Prep Academy War Hawks 2-1. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs Patrick Henry Academy has scored all year.
Forest Fairey was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Fairey has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Fairey was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jacob Corley, who went 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and a triple. Another player making a difference was Hugh Fairey, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
Patrick Henry Academy pushed their record up to 10-0 with that win, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Colleton Prep Academy, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-7.
Patrick Henry Academy will take on Thomas Heyward Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Colleton Prep Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Andrew Jackson Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Colleton Prep Academy is facing Andrew Jackson Academy at the right time seeing as Andrew Jackson Academy is stuck on a 15-game losing streak.
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