Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hartfield Academy). Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Canton Academy Panthers a 19-0 shutout on Tuesday. The Hawks have beaten the Panthers the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Panthers has come to flipping the script.
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Brayden Johnson was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on JP Abt, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. What's more, he posted two doubles, the most he's had since back in February of 2024. Sam Oakley was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Hartfield Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .636. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive games.
Hartfield Academy's record is now 6-0. As for Canton Academy, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hartfield Academy will head out to take on Warren Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hartfield Academy will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Canton Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Jackson Prep at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Jackson Prep will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Canton Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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