Softball Preview: First Academy Eagles vs. Ocala Christian Crusaders
First Academy is 0-3 against Ocala Christian since March of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The First Academy Eagles have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Ocala Christian Crusaders at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
After soaring to 13 runs the game before, First Academy was a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. They suffered a tough 24-2 defeat at the hands of Mount Dora.
First Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ashlyn Hall, who scored two runs while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Ocala Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 11-1 to Seven Rivers Christian, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
First Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Ocala Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. First Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .420. However, it's not like Ocala Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .365. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
First Academy might still be hurting after the 17-7 defeat they got from Ocala Christian when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Will First Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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