The Asheville T Trailblazers will face off against the Lake Lure Classical Academy Raptors at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Asheville T is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Asheville T turned things around against Statesville Christian on Monday. They blew past the Lions 17-4. The Trailblazers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Abrey Hernandez
| 03/17/25 @ Statesville Christian | 3 |
| 03/08/25 vs North Georgia HomeSchool | 3 |
| 03/08/25 vs North Georgia HomeSchool | 2 |
| 02/24/25 @ Oakbrook Prep | 1 |
Abrey Hernandez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hernandez was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. He is becoming a predictor of Asheville T's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 0-5 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Sterling Haynes was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Dalton Galloway, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Asheville T always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .525. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Statesville Christian only posted an OBP of .357.
Meanwhile, Lake Lure Classical Academy had to start their season on the road last Monday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 15-3 to Community Christian Academy. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it 12 in a row.
Lake Lure Classical Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Colby Calhoun, who scored a run off of a hit.
The win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 3-5. As for Lake Lure Classical Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
Everything went Asheville T's way against Lake Lure Classical Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2018, as Asheville T made off with a 19-1 victory. Does Asheville T have another victory up their sleeve, or will Lake Lure Classical Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
