Obama Academy of International Studies and Hollidaysburg squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Obama Academy of International Studies had to settle for second. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Obama Academy of International Studies has scored all season.
For Hollidaysburg's part, Carson Kensinger was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Kensinger has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Kensinger was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jake Hileman, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Brady Steiner was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Obama Academy of International Studies' loss dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Hollidaysburg, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season.
As of now, neither Obama Academy of International Studies nor Hollidaysburg have any future games scheduled.
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