Battery Creek hasn't had much luck against Oceanside Collegiate Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Dolphins will host the Landsharks at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Battery Creek took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Whale Branch with a sharp 10-4 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Dolphins needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
Meanwhile, Oceanside Collegiate Academy never let their opponents score. They blew past Battery Creek 15-0. The victory continues a trend for the Landsharks in their matchups with the Dolphins: they've now won eight in a row.
Aiden Culler looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March.
On the hitting side, Andrew Palmer and Noah Cannady did most of the damage at the plate: Palmer scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Cannady scored three runs while going 2-for-2. The dominant performance also gave Cannady a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Scott Henry, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
The win got Battery Creek back to even at 3-3. As for Oceanside Collegiate Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 11-3.
Battery Creek suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Oceanside Collegiate Academy in their previous matchup on Tuesday. Will the Dolphins have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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