The Classical Academy Caimans will square off against the Canyon Crest Academy Ravens at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Classical Academy is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
Last Thursday, Classical Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over La Jolla Country Day, taking the game 8-3.
Eleri Evans was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Evans was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Kalia Gonzalez was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Sophie Subka was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
San Dieguito Academy hit Canyon Crest Academy with a four-run sixth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Ravens fell 6-2 to the Mustangs. Ravens fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Mustangs since on Tuesday.
Canyon Crest Academy also got a good showing from Carrie Krummen, who didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Krummen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 16 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Canyon Crest Academy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alexis McNamee, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one double.
Classical Academy pushed their record up to 9-8 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Canyon Crest Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-10-1 record this season.
Classical Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. The Caimans have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Canyon Crest Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 0.7 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Classical Academy continue to outrun the ball?
Classical Academy might still be hurting after the 14-3 defeat they got from Canyon Crest Academy in their previous matchup on April 9th. Will the Caimans 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.
