Preview: Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy Eagles vs. Catholic - N.I. Panthers
The Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy Eagles are on the road again on Wednesday to play the Catholic - N.I. Panthers at 5:30 p.m. Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on West St. Mary with a sharp 23-1 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy with their most commanding win of the season.
Kylie Sexton was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four runs, two triples, and three RBI. Emery Hancox was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Catholic - N.I. gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 23-9 margin over Hanson Memorial. The high-scoring effort was just what Catholic - N.I. needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Addisyn Derouen made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Derouen has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Derouen was even better at the plate, firing off five RBI, three doubles, and a triple while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Kenley Sonnier was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Ava Burgess, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy's record now sits at 3-8. As for Catholic - N.I., they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Catholic - N.I. struggles in that department as they've averaged .529. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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