Foxes
| 04/28/25 @ Milton Academy | 3-2 |
| 04/23/25 vs Belmont Hill | 4-1 |
| 04/19/25 @ Noble & Greenough | 9-5 |
Roxbury Latin took a eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Milton Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Foxes skirted past the Mustangs 3-2. The victory was nothing new for the Foxes as they're now sitting on three straight.
Braden Place made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and two RBI. That stolen base was his first of the season.
In other pitching news, Ben Samuels and Patrick Long dominated on the mound. Samuels tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits, while Long pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Samuels has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one hit in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Roxbury Latin saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Liam Russell, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Roxbury Latin's record is now 8-3. As for Milton Academy, their loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-4.
Coming up, Roxbury Latin will take on Lawrence Academy at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Milton Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Governor's Academy at 3:15 p.m. The Governors' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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