Worcester Academy faced Deerfield Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Hilltoppers lost 13-3 to the Big Green. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Hilltoppers have suffered since April 13, 2024.
Jackson Charney
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Worcester Academy got a good showing from Jackson Charney, who tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off two hits. Charney has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Worcester Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taylor Reidy, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
This is the second loss in a row for Worcester Academy and nudges their season record down to 9-6. As for Deerfield Academy, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Worcester Academy will take on Dexter Southfield at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Worcester Academy's pitchers better be ready for this one: Dexter Southfield has averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Deerfield Academy, they will face off against Avon Old Farms at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Big Green 3.8, the Beavers 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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