Providence Hall lost a close one when they played last Wednesday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They lost 11-5 to the American Leadership Academy Eagles. Providence Hall has not had much luck with American Leadership Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Westin Willis and Mason Sackett stepped up to the plate in a big way. Willis went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double, while Sackett scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Dawson McDermaid, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On American Leadership Academy's side, Memphis Butler made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Butler was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Carter Ruch was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double. Cameron Fenn was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Providence Hall's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-9. As for American Leadership Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season.
Providence Hall will be playing in front of their home fans against Granger at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Providence Hall is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season. As for American Leadership Academy, they will be playing at home against Providence Hall at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. American Leadership Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
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