Lake Lure Classical Academy hasn't had much luck against The Master's Academy recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Raptors will challenge the Lions at 5:30 p.m. Lake Lure Classical Academy has given up an average of 12.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lake Lure Classical Academy is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 19th straight game dating back to last season last Friday. They lost 13-3 to Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy.
Nixon Vivolo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for The Master's Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Community Christian Academy a 10-0 shutout on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won 12 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Matthew Herring made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Sawyer Waugh was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three runs and one RBI. Luke Pate was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
The Master's Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .586. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March.
The Master's Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs over those games. As for Lake Lure Classical Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-8.
Lake Lure Classical Academy suffered a grim 13-5 defeat to The Master's Academy in their previous meeting back in April. Can the Raptors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
