Preview: Marco Island Academy Rays vs. Seacrest Country Day Stingrays
The Marco Island Academy Rays will head out on the road to face off against the Seacrest Country Day Stingrays at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Marco Island Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
Marco Island Academy fell victim to First Baptist Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 10-0 walloping at the hands of the Lions. Marco Island Academy has not had much luck with First Baptist Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Meanwhile, Seacrest Country Day sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over Gateway Charter on Monday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Seacrest Country Day.
Levi Pash made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Pash has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Pash was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Darien Prosser was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Marco Island Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Seacrest Country Day, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Marco Island Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .481. However, it's not like Seacrest Country Day struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Marco Island Academy couldn't quite finish off Seacrest Country Day when the teams last played back in April of 2023 and fell 14-12. Can Marco Island Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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