Baseball Preview: Pinecrest Academy Paladins vs. Cornerstone Prep Academy
The Pinecrest Academy Paladins will head out on the road to face off against Cornerstone Prep Academy at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pinecrest Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Pinecrest Academy can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They came out on top against Lakeview Academy by a score of 7-3. The victory was just what Pinecrest Academy needed coming off of a 10-3 defeat in their prior contest.
Alex White was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Mathew Sime was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Cornerstone Prep Academy gave up the first runs last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They blew past Hiram 15-9. The win was a breath of fresh air for Cornerstone Prep Academy as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Owen Dichiara made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Dichiara was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Cornerstone Prep Academy let Hayden Daniel and Jack Cahoon loose on the outfield. Daniel scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Cahoon scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Madden Ruplin, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Pinecrest Academy's record is now 5-8. As for Cornerstone Prep Academy, their record now sits at 5-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Pinecrest Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Cornerstone Prep Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Pinecrest Academy might still be hurting after the 17-9 loss they got from Cornerstone Prep Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Can Pinecrest Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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