Baseball Game Preview: Hill Freedman World Academy vs. Thomas A. Edison Owls

By Team Reports Mar 20, 2024, 5:16am

Preview: Hill Freedman World Academy vs. Thomas A. Edison Owls

Hill Freedman World Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against the Thomas A. Edison Owls at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.

Hill Freedman World Academy couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. Their rough 18-0 defeat to Martin Luther King on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. The loss means Hill Freedman World Academy is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.

Meanwhile, Thomas A. Edison came tearing into Friday's match with five straight wins dating back to last season (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Razorbacks a 14-0 shutout.

Jeremy Vega was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. Vega was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.

In other batting news, Erick Torres-Brito was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jason Taveras, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his six plate appearances.

Hill Freedman World Academy might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Thomas A. Edison in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Hill Freedman World Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.

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