Baseball Game Preview: Pinecrest Academy Cadence Cougars vs. Western Warriors

Pinecrest Academy Cadence is 0-3 against Western since April of 2024 but things could change on Thursday. The Cougars will square off against the Warriors at 3:30 p.m. Pinecrest Academy Cadence has given up an average of 16.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Pinecrest Academy Cadence is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 11th straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Lake Mead Christian Academy, falling 15-0.

Meanwhile, Western put their dominant pitcher on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Valley with a sharp 17-0 win. The victory continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now won six in a row.

Adrian Diaz made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Edwin Moreno, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. He has become a key player for Western: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Carlos Cota, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.

Western always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .846. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Western's record now sits at 9-6. As for Pinecrest Academy Cadence, their loss dropped their record down to 1-12.

Pinecrest Academy Cadence couldn't quite get it done against Western in their previous matchup on Monday as they fell 4-0. Can the Cougars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.