Georgia School for Innovation & Classics had lost four straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 16-9 to make it five. They came up short against the Augusta E Eagles, falling 11-3. The Patriots were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Eagles earlier this season, when they won 16-6.
Georgia School for Innovation & Classics saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Crapps, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Another was Ja'Fonzo Spivey, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Augusta E, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-6. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by seven runs or more this season.
On Augusta E's side, Eli Poteet and Jaiden Jacobsen made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Poteet tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Jacobsen tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Poteet also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Augusta E is 6-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-5 otherwise. At the plate, Poteet went 1-for-5 with two RBI and one run, while Jacobsen went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Jacobsen has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last eight times he's played.
In other batting news, Brooks Valencia was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Sean Gerdes was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Coming up, Georgia School for Innovation & Classics will face off against Augusta Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Patriots are facing the Lions at the right time seeing as the Lions are stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Augusta E, they will square off against Anderson C at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
