Sewickley Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 11-7 to the Quaker Valley Quakers. That's two games in a row now that Sewickley Academy has lost by exactly four runs.
Karan Kad was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
On Quaker Valley's side, Gavin Fallgren was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Fallgren was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Oscar Roig, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Noah Fardo was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Sewickley Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Quaker Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 6-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sewickley Academy will take on Clairton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Clairton is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Sewickley Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Quaker Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Eden Christian Academy at 4:15 p.m.
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