After a string of seven wins, Maritime Academy Charter's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell 7-2 to the South Philadelphia Rams. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Maritime Academy Charter has scored all season.
For South Philadelphia's part, JESUS HERNANDEZ-PEREZ spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on zero hits and racked up 18 Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on PTOLEMY STUART, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Maritime Academy Charter's loss ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-1. As for South Philadelphia, they pushed their record up to 7-0 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maritime Academy Charter will square off against Thomas A. Edison at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Thomas A. Edison's pitching crew has only allowed 1.5 runs per game this season, so Maritime Academy Charter's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for South Philadelphia, they will head out on the road to face off against First Philadelphia Prep at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in First Philadelphia Prep's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matchups.
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