Phillips Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Phillips Exeter Academy on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Lions by a score of 2-1. The Big Blue were not able to make up for their defeat to the Lions from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
Robert Brown was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Phillips Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Boone Fahey, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That double marked the first that Fahey has hit this season.
Phillips Academy dropped their record down to 4-9 with the loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Phillips Exeter Academy, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-12.
While Phillips Academy had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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