Preview: First Academy Eagles vs. Geneva Knights
After two games on the road, First Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Geneva Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. First Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.
Last Monday, First Academy had just enough and edged Geneva out 8-6.
Nate Johnson made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Johnson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Reid Patterson was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Bryson Barnett, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
First Academy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Geneva, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5-1.
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