After flying high against Harding Academy last Tuesday, Fayette Academy came back down to earth. The Fayette Academy Vikings fell just short of the Millington Central Trojans by a score of 3-2 on Thursday. Fayette Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Millington Central apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Luke Jenkins put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Jenkins was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Jenkins wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mason Brogorgos, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
Fayette Academy has not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season. As for Millington Central, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-6.
Fayette Academy will take on Memphis University School at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Millington Central, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 10-9 victory vs. West Memphis on the 22nd.
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