Patrick Henry Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Thomas Heyward Academy Rebels. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rebels this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-9 back in February.
Scoot Mizzell was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and one run.
Mizzell wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Rylin Brunson, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Patrick Henry Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-10 record.
Coming up, Patrick Henry Academy will challenge Branchville at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, they will take on Andrew Jackson Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Rebels' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
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