Thomas Heyward Academy extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 1-6 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Patrick Henry Academy Patriots. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Rebels have suffered against the Patriots since March 6, 2018.
Thomas Heyward Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dalten Martin, who went 2-for-3 with one double. That double was Martin's first of the season.
As for Patrick Henry Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Thomas Heyward Academy since March 6, 2018.
On Patrick Henry Academy's side, Sims Brunson was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Brunson is becoming a predictor of Patrick Henry Academy's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 2-1 (and 4-6 when he doesn't). Brunson was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Spencer Kelehear was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Thomas Heyward Academy has already played their next match, a 14-12 victory against Beaufort Academy on the 9th. As for Patrick Henry Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 13-2 win against Providence Athletic Club on the 9th.
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