Baseball Preview: Barron Collier Cougars vs. First Baptist Academy Lions
The Barron Collier Cougars will stay at home for another game and welcome the First Baptist Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
In what's become a running theme this season, Barron Collier gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They put the hurt on Golden Gate with a sharp 7-1 victory.
Nate Kantor looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Carson Felts was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double. Casey Johnson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, First Baptist Academy had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 6-3 win over Northridge on Friday. The victory was just what First Baptist Academy needed coming off of a 10-3 loss in their prior contest.
Tyler Wells spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, Trace Hoff was incredible, going 3-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Johnny Klevanosky, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Barron Collier's win bumped their record up to 12-5. As for First Baptist Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 6-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Barron Collier has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like First Baptist Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.4. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Barron Collier took their win against First Baptist Academy in their previous matchup back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 7-1. Does Barron Collier have another victory up their sleeve, or will First Baptist Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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