Baseball Preview: Fullington Academy Trojans vs. Westwood Wildcats
The Fullington Academy Trojans will challenge the Westwood Wildcats at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Fullington Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
Fullington Academy can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 22-4 margin over Twiggs Academy. Fullington Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Cutter Tharpe made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Tharpe was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with six RBI, four runs, and two stolen bases.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brody Ashley, who went 3-for-4 with six stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Bryson Faulk was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Westwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 10-3 loss at the hands of Citizens Christian Academy.
Sam Summerlin was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Fullington Academy's victory bumped their record up to 13-9. As for Westwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-7.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Fullington Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Westwood struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Fullington Academy suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Westwood when the teams last played on April 9th. Can Fullington Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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