Baseball Game Preview: Parklane Academy Pioneers vs. Oak Forest Academy Yellowjackets

For the second straight game, Parklane Academy will face off against Oak Forest Academy. The Pioneers are taking a road trip to take on the Yellowjackets at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Tuesday just wasn't the day for Parklane Academy's offense. They came up short against Oak Forest Academy on Tuesday, falling 7-0. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Pioneers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

For Oak Forest Academy's part, the team relied heavily on Maison Bales, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Keegan Kelsey, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Oak Forest Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March.

Oak Forest Academy is on a roll lately: they've won 17 of their last 18 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs over those games. As for Parklane Academy, they now have a losing record of 11-12.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Parklane Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Oak Forest Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.