Burke's game last Saturday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Hebrew Academy and snuck past 7-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Burke also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2023.
Ray Whipple was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out ten batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. Whipple was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Whipple wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lucas Miller, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI. Atticus Davis was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Burke's win bumped their record up to 2-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Burke will face off against McLean at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hebrew Academy, they will head out on the road to take on St. Anselm's Abbey at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hebrew Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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