Baseball Preview: Morgan Academy Senators vs. Monroe Academy Volunteers
After six games on the road, Morgan Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Monroe Academy Volunteers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Morgan Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Last Monday, Morgan Academy beat Fort Dale Academy by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 3-2.
Barron Frazer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up 14 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Speedie Pernell was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last seven games he's played. Cade Henderson was another key contributor, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Monroe Academy suffered a rough 13-4 defeat at the hands of Southern Academy on Saturday. Monroe Academy has struggled against Southern Academy recently, as their match on Saturday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Morgan Academy's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs per game. As for Monroe Academy, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-4.
Morgan Academy took their win against Monroe Academy in their previous meeting back in March of 2022 by a conclusive 14-0. Does Morgan Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Monroe Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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