Phillips Exeter Academy was the 5-3 winner over Varsity Opponent when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Phillips Exeter Academy Lions fell 7-3 to Varsity Opponent on Wednesday. Phillips Exeter Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jack Doherty was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits.
At the plate, Phillips Exeter Academy saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dana Mussulman, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Phillips Exeter Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Varsity Opponent, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 66-160-6 record this season.
Phillips Exeter Academy will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Deerfield Academy at 2:15 p.m. Deerfield Academy will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Phillips Exeter Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Varsity Opponent, they will head out on the road to take on South Wake at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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