Montgomery Academy has gone 8-1 against Brewbaker Tech recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Saturday. The Montgomery Academy Eagles will face off against the Brewbaker Tech Rams at 11:00 a.m. Montgomery Academy is coming into the contest hot, having won their last seven games.
While Montgomery Academy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on Highland Home with a sharp 13-0 win on Friday. That looming 13-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Eagles yet this season.
Vincent Desautels made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Desautels was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Reid McBride
| 03/07/25 @ Highland Home | 3 |
| 04/05/24 vs Prattville Christian Academy | 2 |
| 04/15/24 vs Highland Home | 1 |
| 04/12/24 @ Alabama Christian Academy | 1 |
| 04/11/24 vs Alabama Christian Academy | 1 |
In other batting news, Reid McBride was a standout: he scored three runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Paxton Haigler, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-4.
Montgomery Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Brewbaker Tech's offense. They came up short against Prattville Christian Academy on Thursday, falling 10-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Rams in their meetings with the Panthers: they've now lost four in a row.
Montgomery Academy's record is now 7-1. As for Brewbaker Tech, their loss dropped their record down to 3-7.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Montgomery Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Brewbaker Tech struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Montgomery Academy took their victory against Brewbaker Tech in their previous meeting two weeks ago by a conclusive 10-0. Does Montgomery Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Brewbaker Tech turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
