The Hearts Academy Panthers will be playing at home against the Oakwood Christian Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Hearts Academy will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
Hearts Academy is headed into the matchup fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Everything went their way against Unity Christian on Tuesday as Hearts Academy made off with a 20-5 win. The result was nothing new for Hearts Academy, who have now won five contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Evan Harris was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Harris has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Harris was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kingston Wright was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jameson Wood, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Oakwood Christian came up short against Excel Christian Academy on Thursday and fell 9-4. Oakwood Christian has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hearts Academy's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-9. As for Oakwood Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 7-4.
Hearts Academy came up short against Oakwood Christian when the teams last played on Friday, falling 11-7. Will Hearts Academy 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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