Assumption Academy had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell 9-4 to the Shawe Memorial Hilltoppers on Saturday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Assumption Academy of the 5-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Shawe Memorial's part, Jacob Hertz made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Hertz was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Philip Kahn, who went 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Ryker Brooks, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Assumption Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Shawe Memorial at 2:00 p.m. on April 20th. As for Shawe Memorial, they will be playing at home against Jac-Cen-Del at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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