Mergenthaler Vo-Tech had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-7 to make it six. They lost 19-3 to Academy for College and Career Exploration. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Academy for College and Career Exploration this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-3 on Thursday.
As for Academy for College and Career Exploration, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-2. The result was nothing new for Academy for College and Career Exploration, who have now won six games by nine runs or more so far this season.
For Academy for College and Career Exploration's part, Caedin Ferrell and Mike Bessick did most of the damage at the plate: Ferrell went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI, while Bessick went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those four hits gave Bessick a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Zach Brown, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Coming up, Mergenthaler Vo-Tech will venture away from home to square off against Digital Harbor at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Academy for College and Career Exploration, they will host Dunbar at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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