Gaston Day hadn't done well against Concord Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Spartans had just enough and edged out the Eagles 4-2. This was a revenge game for the Spartans: when they faced off against the Eagles on April 14th, they had to take a 10-6 loss.
Lucas Kimrey
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Lucas Kimrey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Gaston Day is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 5-11 otherwise. Kimrey was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
Kimrey wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Preston Baker, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Gaston Day's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-12. As for Concord Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-8-1 record this season.
Gaston Day wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 12-0 win against Northwood Temple Academy on the 5th. As for Concord Academy, they have also already played their next game, a 7-5 defeat against Asheville Christian Academy on the 8th.
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