Baseball Game Preview: High Point Academy Grizzlies vs. Brashier Middle College Charter Bengal

High Point Academy is 0-8 against Brashier Middle College Charter since February of 2020 but things could change on Friday. High Point Academy will be playing at home against Brashier Middle College Charter at 5:00 p.m. High Point Academy has given up an average of 10.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

High Point Academy is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Brashier Middle College Charter, falling 14-4.

For Brashier Middle College Charter's part, Maxwell Cianfarano made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Cianfarano also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Brashier Middle College Charter is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-4 otherwise. Cianfarano was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.

In other batting news, Colten West was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Griffin DeLong, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.

Brashier Middle College Charter was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .519. They are 2-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

The victory made it two in a row for Brashier Middle College Charter and bumps their season record up to 4-5. A key ingredient in that success has been their performance when it comes to hits: they averaged an imposing 12 hits in those games compared to only 2.57 in the others. As for High Point Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.

Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. High Point Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .479. However, it's not like Brashier Middle College Charter struggles in that department as they've averaged .464. 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.