The Fuqua Falcons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Southampton Academy Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Fuqua fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Amelia Academy on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Patriots by a score of 8-7.
Meanwhile, Southampton Academy never let their opponents score on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot with a sharp 10-0 win. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Southampton Academy has managed all season.
David Brantley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Sam Vick was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Grayson Holland was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
Fuqua's defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4-1. As for Southampton Academy, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.
Fuqua suffered a grim 12-4 defeat to Southampton Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Fuqua have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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