Baseball Recap: The First Academy Has No Trouble Against Hoover

The First Academy was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Hoover on Saturday. Everything went The First Academy Royals' way against the Hoover Buccaneers as The First Academy Royals made off with an 11-1 victory. The Royals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by six runs or more this season.

Blake Fields was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.

In other pitching news, Tyler Arafet looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit.

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Back at the plate, Remo Indomenico was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. What's more, he posted three hits, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Erick Martinez, who went 2-for-5 with one home run and two RBI.

The First Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.

The First Academy is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. Hoover is on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.

Looking ahead, The First Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Trinity Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The First Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Trinity Prep's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hoover, they will venture away from home to take on Thompson at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Thompson has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.