Baseball Preview: Miami Christian Victors vs. The First Academy Royals
Miami Christian has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against The First Academy Royals at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Miami Christian: 2.4, The First Academy: 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Miami Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over John Carroll Catholic.
Jendy Gonzalez was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Ronny Cruz was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, The First Academy had already won 11 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.2 runs), and they went ahead and made it 12 on Tuesday. They skirted past the Vikings 8-6.
Josh Garcia tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Will Dizney, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Austin Pierzynski, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Miami Christian's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-4. As for The First Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 16 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 24-6 record this season.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Miami Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like The First Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .437. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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