Preview: Walsingham Academy Trojans vs. Life Christian Academy Eagles
The Walsingham Academy Trojans will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Life Christian Academy Eagles at 4:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Walsingham Academy's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Life Christian Academy has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
On Tuesday, Walsingham Academy never let their opponents score. They blew past Peninsula Catholic 10-0. With that victory, Walsingham Academy brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Ayden Evans made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Evans has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Evans was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
In other pitching news, Robert Enzor looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
Back at the plate, Matthew Swanson was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-2. Luke Harlow was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Life Christian Academy came up short against Central Virginia HomeSchool Athletic Association on Monday and fell 7-2.
Life Christian Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was JJ Jimenez, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Walsingham Academy's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Life Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Walsingham Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Life Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.7 per game. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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