It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Andrew Jackson Academy had no problem doing just that on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Carolina Academy Bobcats 11-10.
Hayden McClung was incredible, going 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and one triple. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Jack Walling, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Andrew Jackson Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Andrew Jackson Academy's victory bumped their record up to 11-7. As for Carolina Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Andrew Jackson Academy will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Bobcats: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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