Summit Academy extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 27 on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-15 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 18-0 to the Leechburg Blue Devils, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 24-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Leechburg, they pushed their record up to 14-2 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. Considering they have won 12 matchups by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Leechburg's part, Jake Cummings made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, Cummings posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, Mason Bertino was a standout: he went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April. Chase Henry was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI.
While Summit Academy had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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