Forge Christian is 8-0 against The Academy since May of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Forge Christian Fury will look to defend their home field against The Academy Wildcats at 3:30 p.m. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Forge Christian: 3.3, The Academy: 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
In what's become a running theme this season, Forge Christian gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. Everything went their way against Liberty Common as Forge Christian made off with a 15-2 victory. While fans of Forge Christian might be used to big wins, the 13-run margin marked the team's biggest win yet this season.
Garren Gechter was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Gechter was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
In other pitching news, Caleb Bobb looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned run or hits (he also only allowed one walk).
Back at the plate, Sullivan Strange was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Jeffrey McCord was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought game, but The Academy had to settle for a 5-4 loss against Jefferson Academy on Friday.
The Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Akers, who went 1-for-3 with a home run. Akers has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than 11 strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Forge Christian's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for The Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Both both teams just can't seem to miss. Forge Christian has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. However, it's not like The Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Forge Christian skirted past The Academy 3-2 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Does Forge Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will The Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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