After a string of seven wins, Deerfield Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They fell just short of the Phillips Exeter Academy Lions by a score of 2-0. The match marked the first time this year in which Deerfield Academy was not able to get on the board.
For Phillips Exeter Academy's part, Landon Penney was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Penney has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Penney was also big at the plate, going 1-for-1 with two RBI and a double.
Penney wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nate Edin, who scored two runs while going 1-for-1.
Deerfield Academy's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-3. As for Phillips Exeter Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 6-8.
Deerfield Academy will head out on the road to face off against Cushing Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Phillips Exeter Academy, they will be playing at home against Dexter Southfield at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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