Phillips Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past the Phillips Exeter Academy Lions 13-2. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Phillips Academy considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Nate Rosner looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Luke Gallo, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Jace Roossien was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
On Phillips Exeter Academy's side, Owen Tahnk was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits.
At the plate, Will Cooke made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Phillips Academy's win bumped their record up to 7-9. As for Phillips Exeter Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 8-11.
Phillips Academy will head out on the road to challenge Deerfield Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Phillips Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Deerfield Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Phillips Exeter Academy, they will play host again on Wednesday to welcome St. Mark's, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. The last four games St. Mark's has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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