Phillips Exeter Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Austin Prep Cougars by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Phillips Exeter Academy of the 4-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Haley Alden was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Alden has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Alden was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Alden wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Caroline Ciaschini, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Paige Sweet, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Phillips Exeter Academy now has a losing record at 7-8. As for Austin Prep, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-5.
Phillips Exeter Academy will play host again on Wednesday to welcome St. Paul's, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:00 p.m. As for Austin Prep, they will head out on the road to take on Winsor on Wednesday.
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