Royals
| 03/04/25 vs Trinity Prep | 16 |
| 03/18/25 vs Noble | 14 |
| 02/21/25 vs Windermere Prep | 12 |
| 03/06/25 @ Lake Highland Prep | 11 |
| 04/02/25 vs Timber Creek | 10 |
The First Academy's hitters rose to the challenge against a Wolves pitching crew that boasted an average of only 3.53 runs allowed on Wednesday. The Royals were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Timber Creek Wolves. Considering the Royals have won 13 contests by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Kyle Hopper spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Max Simmons and Blake Fields did most of the damage at the plate: Simmons fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-3, while Fields went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI Fields has posted since back in February. Remo Indomenico was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, one double, and one RBI.
The First Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Timber Creek only posted an OBP of .143.
The First Academy pushed their record up to 16-4 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for Timber Creek, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-7 record this season.
The First Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 13-2 win against Montverde Academy on the 3rd. As for Timber Creek, they have also already played their next contest, a 4-3 victory against Olympia on the 3rd.
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