Lake Lure Classical Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. Their tough 13-3 defeat to The Master's Academy Lions might stick with them for a while. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Lake Lure Classical Academy has scored all season.
For The Master's Academy's part, Matthew Herring and Sawyer Waugh made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Herring didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Meanwhile, Waugh tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Herring scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Waugh scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Mason Hunter was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaac Martin, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Lake Lure Classical Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for The Master's Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-4.
Lake Lure Classical Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Bethel Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on April 9th. As for The Master's Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Greenville H at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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