Baseball Preview: Phoenix Country Day Eagles vs. Red Rock Scorpions
Phoenix Country Day is 3-0 against Red Rock since March of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Phoenix Country Day Eagles will play host again on Friday to welcome the Red Rock Scorpions, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:45 p.m. Phoenix Country Day is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Phoenix Country Day can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent contest on Thursday. They blew past Round Valley 10-1. Phoenix Country Day's victory was all the more impressive since Round Valley was averaging only 3.29 runs allowed on the season.
Soren Etheridge spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 12 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Frank Kaplan was incredible, going 3-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Jack Whalen, who scored three runs and stole three bases.
Red Rock played against North Valley Christian Academy and lost via forfeit.
Phoenix Country Day's win bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Red Rock, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-9.
Phoenix Country Day took their victory against Red Rock in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 17-0. Does Phoenix Country Day have another victory up their sleeve, or will Red Rock turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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