Forge Christian can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 9-3 margin over The Academy Wildcats. Winning may never get old, but Forge Christian sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Jeffrey McCord spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Brock Wycoff was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Easton Wilde was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-5.
On The Academy's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Akers, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Forge Christian's win bumped their record up to 7-2. As for The Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Forge Christian will head out on the road to challenge Prospect Ridge Academy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Prospect Ridge Academy is coming into the contest with four straight losses at home, meaning Forge Christian will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for The Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Jefferson Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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