Preview: Newton County Academy Generals vs. Sylva Bay Academy Saints
Newton County Academy has enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the Sylva Bay Academy Saints at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Newton County Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Sylva Bay Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
After soaring to 13 runs the game before, Newton County Academy were a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Sylva Bay Academy. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Newton County Academy has scored all season.
Steven Duke spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Newton County Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taylor Burt, who went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Bunyard, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Newton County Academy now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Sylva Bay Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-7 record this season.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Newton County Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .517. However, it's not like Sylva Bay Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. 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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