Phillips Exeter Academy won the last time they faced Pingree, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Phillips Exeter Academy Lions came out on top in a nail-biter against the Pingree Highlanders and snuck past 2-1. That's two games straight that Phillips Exeter Academy has won by just one run.
Phillips Exeter Academy's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Landon Penney, who went 2-for-3 with a double. Penney has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
The win made it two in a row for Phillips Exeter Academy and bumps their season record up to 8-10. As for Pingree, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-3.
Phillips Exeter Academy will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Tournament Opponent, where first pitch is scheduled at 12:00 p.m. As for Pingree, they will head out on the road to square off against Landmark at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Pingree's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Landmark's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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