Prestonsburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Durham Academy Cavaliers by a score of 11-9.
Brett Davis made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaden Allen, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
On Durham Academy's side, Charles Roederer and Brady Pollard made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Roederer pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Pollard pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Roederer went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, while Pollard scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Amare Burrus was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Austin Gunsch, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Prestonsburg's loss dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Durham Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Prestonsburg is on the road again on Friday to play Lee County at 5:00 p.m. Lee County will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Prestonsburg surely won't give up without a fight. As for Durham Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Christ School at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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