Lake Lure Classical Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They lost 11-1 to The Master's Academy Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lake Lure Classical Academy of the 13-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For The Master's Academy's part, Matthew Herring made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out 14 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Herring has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Herring was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, The Master's Academy let Hunter Brown and Benjamin LaSelle loose on the outfield. Brown scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while LaSelle scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. LaSelle has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Noah Lael, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Lake Lure Classical Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for The Master's Academy, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-6.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Community Christian Academy the next time they take the field. The Master's Academy will head out to face Community Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, while Lake Lure Classical Academy will host them at 4:30 p.m. on May 7th.
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