After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three games, Whitefield Academy finally came back down to earth on Thursday. They fell just short of the Kentucky Country Day Bearcats by a score of 3-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bearcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-2 back in April.
Andrew Beickman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on eight hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Whitefield Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trevor Olson, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run.
Whitefield Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Kentucky Country Day, their record is now 9-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Whitefield Academy will welcome Rock Creek Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats are facing the Lions at the right time seeing as the Lions are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Kentucky Country Day, they will square off against LKY at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bearcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Saints have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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