News Summary
The Newberry Academy Eagles continue to struggle this season, losing 9-0 to King Academy on March 28. With this defeat, their record stands at 0-6 overall and 0-3 in Region A-IV SCISA. Despite a promising performance from eighth grader Hudson Long, who recorded five strikeouts, the Eagles could not capitalize on scoring opportunities, stranding runners in key situations. Head coach Ronny Bannister remains optimistic about the team’s future as they prepare to face Richard Winn on April 1, hoping to break their winless streak.
Newberry, SC – The Newberry Academy Eagles varsity baseball team continues to struggle without a win this season following a 9-0 loss to King Academy on March 28, 2024. This defeat pushes the Eagles’ record to 0-6 overall and 0-3 in Region A-IV SCISA, marking their sixth consecutive loss.
In their recent matchup against King Academy, the Eagles faced a tough start as the opposing team scored three runs in the first inning, quickly establishing a 3-0 lead. Newberry Academy had a golden opportunity to respond right away during the bottom of the same inning when they loaded the bases with two outs, but failed to capitalize and left three runners stranded.
The Eagles’ eighth grader, Hudson Long, showed promise on the mound, managing to retire all three batters he faced in the second inning, impressively recording two strikeouts. However, the Eagles’ defense faltered, allowing an error in the third inning, which proved costly as it led to two additional runs for King Academy, bringing the score to 5-0.
Newberry again struggled to convert scoring opportunities in the third inning, failing to bring two base runners home. Long maintained good form with his pitching, striking out two more batters in the fourth and allowing only a single hit during his five innings of work.
The Eagles managed to get a hit from senior Jodie Ray Miles in the fifth inning. Unfortunately, they could not turn that into a run. As the game progressed, Thomas McLean took over pitching duties in the sixth inning, where King Academy capitalized by scoring three more runs, extending their lead to 8-0.
As the game headed into the seventh inning, King Academy scored an additional run, bringing the final score to 9-0. The Eagles had yet another chance to score but stranded another runner at third base in the sixth inning, contributing to their inability to mount any offensive comeback.
Hudson Long’s overall pitching statistics included five strikeouts, while he allowed a few hits and issued four walks during his time on the mound. Following the game, Eagles head coach Ronny Bannister acknowledged Long’s solid performance and expressed his anticipation for Long’s growth as a player. Bannister encouraged the team to take their missed opportunities to heart, delivering a motivational “lion speech,” urging the Eagles to capitalize on their future scoring chances.
The Eagles now face a break from play and will return to the diamond on April 1, when they are set to take on Richard Winn. The team is hopeful that with some practice and adjustments, they will break their winless streak and achieve a successful performance in their upcoming game.
As the season progresses, the Eagles will aim to improve their record and build momentum that could lead them back into contention within their region.
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