Somerset Academy - Canyons was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 11-1 walloping at the hands of the Saint Andrew's Scots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Somerset Academy - Canyons of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Matthew Rucci was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
On Saint Andrew's side, they got a great performance from Aiden Chaplin as he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Chaplin has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, M Spina was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Aaron Orozco was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Somerset Academy - Canyons' defeat dropped their record down to 9-15. As for Saint Andrew's, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 8-7-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Somerset Academy - Canyons is on the road again on Tuesday to play Boca Raton Christian at 3:30 p.m. As for Saint Andrew's, they will face off against St. John Paul II Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Saint Andrew's is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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