Deerfield Academy entered their tilt with Phillips Academy with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Phillips Academy Big Blue on Saturday and snuck past 3-2. That's more bragging rights for Deerfield Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Phillips Academy's part, Robert Brown was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Phillips Academy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luke Gallo, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Deerfield Academy's win bumped their record up to 17-5. As for Phillips Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Deerfield Academy will take on Worcester Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Worcester Academy is coming into the matchup with five straight victories on the road, so Deerfield Academy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Phillips Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Austin Prep at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Austin Prep will roll in looking for their 18th straight win, something Phillips Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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