The Hernando Christian Academy Lions are on the road again on Tuesday to play the First Academy Eagles. Hernando Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Hernando Christian Academy will head into Friday's contest ready to turn things around: they lost a close one when they played on Tuesday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They lost 10-1 to Academy at the Lakes.
Meanwhile, First Academy can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent game on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Lake Mary Prep a 12-0 shutout.
Reid Patterson and Bryson Barnett did most of the damage at the plate: Patterson scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Barnett scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Collin Herrell, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Hernando Christian Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-12 record this season. As for First Academy, their win bumped their record up to 10-8.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hernando Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. However, it's not like First Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .490. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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