Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy and Benjamin Franklin are an even 4-4 against one another since March of 2017, but likely not for long. The Tigers will welcome the Falcons at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The timing is sure in Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Benjamin Franklin has been banged up by 11 consecutive losses on the road.
Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They blew past New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy 20-5 on Friday. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by nine runs or more this season.
Benton Bruner
| 03/07/25 @ L.W. Higgins | 5 |
| 02/21/25 @ Metairie Park Country Day | 4 |
| 04/04/25 vs New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy | 3 |
| 03/24/25 vs Fisher | 1 |
| 03/17/25 vs Carver Collegiate Academy | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Benton Bruner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Bruner was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He also brought in three RBI, which is notable because Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 9-11 otherwise.
In other batting news, Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy got a massive performance out of Jeremy Gibson, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. What's more, Gibson posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March. Preston Champagne was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .455. They are 6-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Franklin lost 10-4 to Bonnabel on Friday.
Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine games. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-11 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs over those games. As for Benjamin Franklin, their loss dropped their record down to 6-13.
Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy took their victory against Benjamin Franklin in their previous matchup back in April of 2022 by a conclusive 19-5 score. Do the Tigers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Falcons turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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