Newberry Academy had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Wardlaw Academy Patriots by a score of 4-3. Newberry Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Wardlaw Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Newberry Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hudson Long, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Thomas Mclean was another, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Wardlaw Academy's win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newberry Academy will face off against King Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Newberry Academy's pitchers better be ready for this one: King Academy has averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Wardlaw Academy, they will take on Richard Winn Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wardlaw Academy's pitchers better be ready for this one: Richard Winn Academy has averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season.
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