Fuqua had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 2-9 to make it six. They lost 16-2 to the Amelia Academy Patriots. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Patriots this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 back in March.
As for Amelia Academy, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-3. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won five contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
For Amelia Academy's part, Aiden Long and Carter Melton were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Long tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Melton pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, Long posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025. At bat, Long went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs, while Melton got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Amelia Academy is undefeated when Long posts two or more runs, but 2-3 otherwise.
In other batting news, Jacob Creswell was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Carson Dietz, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Fuqua is set to take on their familiar foe Tidewater Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Amelia Academy will challenge rival Kenston Forest at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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