Baseball Game Preview: Walla Walla Valley Academy Knights vs. St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse

The Walla Walla Valley Academy Knights will challenge St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Walla Walla Valley Academy lost 19-4 to Touchet on Friday.

Austin Stanciu

Stolen Base

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Austin Stanciu made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played.

Meanwhile, St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They came up short against Pomeroy, falling 13-4.

Jeff Mackey was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI and one stolen base.

Walla Walla Valley Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse, their loss dropped their record down to 2-11.

Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Walla Walla Valley Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .510. However, it's not like St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Walla Walla Valley Academy took their win against St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse when the teams last played back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 9-2 score. Do the Knights have another victory up their sleeve, or will St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.