Worcester Academy is 2-8 against Phillips Academy since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Hilltoppers will welcome the Big Blue at 12:00 p.m. The last three games Worcester Academy has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Worcester Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Deerfield Academy on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Big Green by a score of 4-3.
Worcester Academy got a good showing from Leo Lyons, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, Dushyant Singh was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of James Anastasopoulos, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, the third road contest was the charm for Phillips Academy, as they earned their first away victory of the season. Everything went their way against Cushing Academy on Wednesday as they made off with a 10-1 win.
Michael Gilligan looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Luke Gallo was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run.
Worcester Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Phillips Academy, they picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 4-2.
Worcester Academy came up short against Phillips Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, falling 8-4. Will the Hilltoppers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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