Calhoun Academy and Patrick Henry Academy squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Calhoun Academy had to settle for second. They took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Patrick Henry Academy Patriots. The loss continues a trend for Calhoun Academy in their matchups with Patrick Henry Academy: they've now lost three in a row.
Crews Felder made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. Jospeh Lyons was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Patrick Henry Academy's side, Hugh Fairey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up six Ks. Fairey has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Forest Fairey was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jacob Corley, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4.
Calhoun Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 18-8. As for Patrick Henry Academy, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-2.
While Calhoun Academy had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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