It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Grace Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They skirted past the Heritage Academy Eagles 4-3. That's more bragging rights for Grace Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jaeden Peterson and Connor Earley were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Peterson struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Meanwhile, Earley didn't allow a single hit, only two earned runs over four innings pitched. At the plate, Peterson scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances, while Earley went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
In other batting news, AJ Presley was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Grace Academy's win bumped their record up to 12-6. As for Heritage Academy, their loss was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-9.
Grace Academy will challenge Shalom Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Shalom Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. Heritage Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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