On Tuesday Kirk Academy's undefeated season almost came to an end. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured an 8-7 W against the Marshall Academy Patriots. While the Raiders didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
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Kirk Academy's win was truly a team effort as eight different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Conner Timbs, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. The dominant performance gave Timbs a new career-high in hits. Jace West was another, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Kirk Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .464. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .310 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Kirk Academy's record is now 4-0. As for Marshall Academy, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 9-7 record.
Kirk Academy will have a chance to go back-to-back against Marshall Academy: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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