The Cary Academy Chargers have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Franklin Academy Patriots at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cary Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Cary Academy gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They had just enough and edged Thales Academy Rolesville out 6-5.
Declan Jack made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned run off five hits (he also only allowed one walk). Jack was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rutger Jack, who went 4-for-4 with three RBI.
Meanwhile, Franklin Academy scored the most runs they've had all season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 12-9 to Oxford Prep. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Franklin Academy in their matchups with Oxford Prep: they've now lost five in a row.
Josh Merson was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Rivers, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Cary Academy's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Franklin Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Franklin Academy's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Cary Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .449. It's a different story for Franklin Academy, though, as they've only averaged .320. Will they be able to contain Cary Academy's hitters?
Cary Academy took their win against Franklin Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 17-3. Does Cary Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Franklin Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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