Delta Academy and Kemper Academy squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Delta Academy had to settle for second. They lost 16-8 to the Kemper Academy Rams. The loss leaves Delta Academy without a win on the season.
Caden Collins made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Carder Crigler was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Kemper Academy's side, Casen Holmes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Holmes has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Holmes was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cooper Thornton, who scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Nick Dawkins, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-4.
Delta Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Kemper Academy, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-6.
As of now, neither Delta Academy nor Kemper Academy have any future games scheduled.
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