American Leadership Academy came into Tuesday's matchup having lost ten straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the Pelion Panthers 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Patriots have posted since March 26th.
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Landon Tolley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Seth Sturkie, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
American Leadership Academy's win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-8 and their overall record up to 7-15. As for Pelion, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
American Leadership Academy will square off against Spring Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Patriots are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Pelion, they will host Wagener-Salley at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The War Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.13 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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