The Academy can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Jefferson Academy Jaguars out 5-4. This was a revenge match for The Academy, as the team was forced to settle for a 12-10 loss when these two played last Saturday.
Xavier Turner made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Turner has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Turner was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Turner wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Akers, who went 1-for-1 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Brennan Staudinger, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Jefferson Academy's side, Jackson Stillman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4.
The Academy's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Jefferson Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
The Academy will challenge Roosevelt at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The 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. As for Jefferson Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Lyons at 4:00 p.m. Jefferson Academy has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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