Kemper Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past the Hebron Christian Eagles 18-2. With that victory, Kemper Academy brought their scoring average up to 7 runs per game.
Eli Weaver made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Weaver was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Davis Cumberland was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Blake Hutcherson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-5.
The win was the fourth in a row for Kemper Academy, bringing their record for this year to 5-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs per game. As for Hebron Christian, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kemper Academy will take on Meridian HomeSchool at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Kemper Academy is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. As for Hebron Christian, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Kemper Academy at 7:00 p.m. on April 2nd.
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