Derry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 7-0 to the Obama Academy of International Studies Eagles. The match marked the first time this year in which Derry was not able to get on the board.
For Obama Academy of International Studies' part, Chad Helwich and Braylon Johnson did most of the damage at the plate: Helwich got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Johnson scored a run and stole four bases while going 3-for-3. Helwich has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Roman Gray, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Derry's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Obama Academy of International Studies, their victory bumped their record up to 7-5.
Derry will be playing in front of their home fans against Shady Side Academy at 12:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Obama Academy of International Studies, they will head out on the road to square off against Indiana at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Obama Academy of International Studies is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
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