John Milledge Academy came tearing into Thursday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Briarwood Academy Buccaneers out 2-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as John Milledge Academy also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Remington Weaver made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Weaver was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Weaver wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bud Veal, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
John Milledge Academy's victory bumped their record up to 9-10. As for Briarwood Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.
John Milledge Academy will challenge Stratford Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. John Milledge Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Briarwood Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Georgia School for Innovation & Classics at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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