Baseball Preview: Cornerstone Prep Academy vs. Pinecrest Academy Paladins
Cornerstone Prep Academy will be playing at home against the Pinecrest Academy Paladins at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Cornerstone Prep Academy had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 15-9 margin over Hiram. With that victory, Cornerstone Prep Academy brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
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. The team also got some help courtesy of Madden Ruplin, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Pinecrest Academy has not done well against Lakeview Academy recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. Pinecrest Academy walked away with a 7-3 win over Lakeview Academy. The victory was just what Pinecrest Academy needed coming off of a 10-3 defeat in their prior game.
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.
Cornerstone Prep Academy's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Pinecrest Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 5-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cornerstone Prep Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Pinecrest Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.9. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Everything went Cornerstone Prep Academy's way against Pinecrest Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 as Cornerstone Prep Academy made off with a 17-9 win. Does Cornerstone Prep Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pinecrest Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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