Baseball Preview: Asheboro Hybrid Academy Warriors vs. Vandalia Christian Vikings
Asheboro Hybrid Academy has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Vandalia Christian Vikings at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Asheboro Hybrid Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.1 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Asheboro Hybrid Academy suffered a tough 16-7 defeat at the hands of Sheets Memorial Christian.
Seth Autry and Zach Cooke did some serious damage despite the final result: Autry scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-3, while Cooke scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Landon Hudson, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Vandalia Christian had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.3 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Tuesday. They blew past the Titans 10-0. Considering Vandalia Christian has won five matchups by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Cole Boody was incredible, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Oates, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Asheboro Hybrid Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season. As for Vandalia Christian, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-4.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Asheboro Hybrid Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .553. However, it's not like Vandalia Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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