The Master's Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 15-7 walloping at the hands of the Pinnacle Classical Academy Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to The Master's Academy of the 15-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
The Master's Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sawyer Waugh, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Mason Hunter, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Pinnacle Classical Academy's side, Jeremiah Lowe made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Lowe was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-6.
In other batting news, Pinnacle Classical Academy let Eli Stroud and Cody Humphries loose on the outfield. Stroud went 2-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and a stolen base, while Humphries scored two runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Brayden Harvey was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances.
The Master's Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Pinnacle Classical Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. The Master's Academy will take on Bethel Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Pinnacle Classical Academy, they will be playing at home against Lake Lure Classical Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pinnacle Classical Academy has given up an average of 6.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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