Patrick Henry Academy is 9-1 against Thomas Heyward Academy since March of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Patrick Henry Academy Patriots will be playing in front of their home fans against the Thomas Heyward Academy Rebels at 7:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Patrick Henry Academy's favor as the team sits on 15 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Thomas Heyward Academy has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
Last Monday, Patrick Henry Academy sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over Colleton Prep Academy. Despite the win, that was the fewest runs Patrick Henry Academy has scored all year.
Forest Fairey made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Fairey has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Fairey was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Jacob Corley was excellent, going 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and a triple. Hugh Fairey was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought game, but Thomas Heyward Academy had to settle for a 7-6 defeat against Colleton Prep Academy back in March.
Dylan Stuckey made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Colton Young, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Patrick Henry Academy's victory bumped their record up to 10-0. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Patrick Henry Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 8.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Thomas Heyward Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Patrick Henry Academy beat Thomas Heyward Academy 5-0 when the teams last played back in March. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Young, who tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Patrick Henry Academy still be able to contain Young? There's only one way to find out.
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