Wake Prep Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They came out on top against the Thales Academy Rolesville Knights by a score of 8-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Wake Prep Academy.
Josiah Batchelor was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Ethan Hernandez, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Thales Academy Rolesville's side, Tyler Thomas put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Thomas was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Thomas wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nate Ellison, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base.
The victory got Wake Prep Academy back to even at 3-3. As for Thales Academy Rolesville, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-6.
Wake Prep Academy will head out on the road to challenge Kerr-Vance Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Thales Academy Rolesville, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Thales Academy Apex at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Thales Academy Rolesville and Thales Academy Apex are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
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