For the second straight game, Making Waves Academy will face off against Cornerstone Christian. The Marlins will venture away from home to square off against the Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Making Waves Academy has seven straight wins, Cornerstone Christian has five straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Making Waves Academy had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Cornerstone Christian on Wednesday. The Marlins put the hurt on the Cougars with a sharp 10-1 victory.
Gustavo Rosas made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Making Waves Academy's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 5-0-1 (and 3-4 when he doesn't).
Emmanuel Alberto
| 04/16/25 vs Cornerstone Christian | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Leadership Public Schools Richmond | 1 |
| 04/09/25 vs Marin Academy | 2 |
| 03/28/25 @ Bentley | 1 |
| 03/26/25 vs Bentley | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
In other batting news, Juan Gomez and Emmanuel Alberto did most of the damage at the plate: Gomez went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one double, while Alberto went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Alberto has been hot for a while, having posted at least one stolen base the last ten times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Fernando Santiago, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Making Waves Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Making Waves Academy's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-4-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Cornerstone Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Making Waves Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .493. However, it's not like Cornerstone Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .455. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
