Preview: Somerset Academy South Homestead Hurricanes vs. Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) Stallions
Somerset Academy South Homestead is 0-10 against Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Somerset Academy South Homestead Hurricanes will head out on the road to challenge the Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) Stallions at 4:00 p.m. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Tuesday, Somerset Academy South Homestead suffered a rough 13-1 defeat at the hands of Ransom Everglades. Somerset Academy South Homestead has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Somerset Academy (Silver Palms)'s good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-6 walloping at the hands of Miami Beach.
Gavin Davidson and Alex Arias did some serious damage despite the final result: Davidson scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Arias scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Giancarlo Santos was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Somerset Academy South Homestead's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Somerset Academy (Silver Palms), their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-4.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Somerset Academy South Homestead has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) struggles in that department as they've averaged .464. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Somerset Academy South Homestead might still be hurting after the 10-4 loss they got from Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Can Somerset Academy South Homestead avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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