Africentric Early College is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 20-7 to the Eastmoor Academy Warriors on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Africentric Early College of the 20-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Eastmoor Academy's part, Meechie Haley was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Haley has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Haley was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with six RBI, four runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Eastmoor Academy let Savion Watts and Lawrence Hairston loose on the outfield. Watts went 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base, while Hairston scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances. Hairston has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last nine times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mario Blount, who went 1-for-4 with five RBI and a stolen base.
Africentric Early College's loss dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Eastmoor Academy, the victory (which was their 12th in a row) raised their record to 13-3.
Africentric Early College will head out on the road to take on South at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Eastmoor Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Independence at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Eastmoor Academy's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last 12 matches.
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