The Asheboro Hybrid Academy Warriors will take on the Alexander Christian Academy Crusaders at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Asheboro Hybrid Academy has given up an average of 9.5 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Asheboro Hybrid Academy is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 19 runs last Tuesday, they were much more limited against Vandalia Christian last Thursday. They lost 12-2 to the Vikings. The Warriors have struggled against the Vikings recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Seth Autry
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Seth Autry was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played.
Meanwhile, Alexander Christian Academy strolled into their game on Tuesday with a perfect record and they left with the same. Everything went their way against Shining Light Academy as they made off with a 25-1 victory. The Crusaders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by six runs or more this season.
Zach Davidson looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Emery Gonzalez was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with five runs, five RBI, and two doubles. Landyn Cupp was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI.
Alexander Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .690. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Alexander Christian Academy's win was their tenth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-0. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 13.1 runs this season. As for Asheboro Hybrid Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9.
Both Asheboro Hybrid Academy and Alexander Christian Academy just can't seem to miss. The Warriors have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.2 hits per game. However, it's not like Alexander Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.5 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
