With a playoff game on the line, Lakeside School rose to the challenge on Thursday. They came out on top against the Pickens Academy Pirates by a score of 10-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Lakeside School.
Carson Scott made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Scott has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Scott was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
In other batting news, Taylor Morrow was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-3.
Lakeside School is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 13 matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 21-23 record this season. As for Pickens Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Lakeside School will be playing at home against Patrician Academy at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Lakeside School will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive. Pickens Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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