It was a good run, but Mount de Sales Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell 5-1 to the Piedmont Academy Cougars. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, Mount de Sales Academy couldn't push the score so high this time.
Mount de Sales Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jared Diaz, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Mount de Sales Academy didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 13 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Piedmont Academy only tossed nine.
On Piedmont Academy's side, Jack Adams was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Adams is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Alex Statham, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Mount de Sales Academy's defeat ended a ten-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 13-3-1. As for Piedmont Academy, they pushed their record up to 7-2 with that win, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mount de Sales Academy will play host again on Friday to welcome Bulloch Academy, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. As for Piedmont Academy, they will be playing at home against Central Fellowship Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Central Fellowship Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
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