Patrick Henry Academy and Thomas Heyward Academy pushed the score to 17-6 the last time they played Thomas Heyward Academy, but on Tuesday defenses reigned supreme. The Patriots came out on top in a nail-biter against the Rebels, sneaking past 3-1. This was a revenge game for the Patriots: when they faced off against the Rebels back in March, they had to take a 17-6 loss.
Sims Brunson
| 04/08/25 vs Thomas Heyward Academy | 8 |
| 04/02/25 vs Hilton Head Prep | 2 |
| 03/25/25 @ St. John's Christian Academy | 5 |
| 03/18/25 vs Beaufort Academy | 1 |
| 03/11/25 @ Colleton Prep Academy | 5 |
| + 4 more games |
Sims Brunson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple. Patrick Henry Academy is 3-1 when Brunson posts three or more hits, but 3-6 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Spencer Kelehear, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
The win made it two in a row for Patrick Henry Academy and bumps their season record up to 6-7. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.5 runs across that stretch. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Patrick Henry Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 13-2 victory against Providence Athletic Club on the 9th. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, they have also already played their next match, a 14-12 win against Beaufort Academy on the 9th.
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