Phillips Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They walked away with a 9-5 victory over Groton School. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Phillips Academy also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Andy Du looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Phillips Academy got a massive performance out of Jace Roossien, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Owen Callahan, who scored a run while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Phillips Academy's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-6. As for Groton School, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.
Phillips Academy will head out on the road to challenge Phillips Exeter Academy at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Phillips Exeter Academy is coming into the contest with four straight defeats at home, meaning Phillips Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Groton School will take on Buckingham Browne & Nichols at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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