Wake Prep Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. Their tough 12-3 loss to the Falls Lake Firebirds might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wake Prep Academy of the 13-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Noah Cadmes made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Falls Lake's side, Cole Reinhard and Jacob Watson were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Reinhard pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Watson pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Reinhard scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Watson scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Carson Bowers was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Carson Gregory, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Wake Prep Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Falls Lake, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wake Prep Academy will square off against Crossroads Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Crossroads Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Falls Lake, they will face off against Oxford Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Falls Lake's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four games.
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