For the second straight game, Out-of-Door Academy will face off against Cardinal Mooney. The Thunder will take on the Cougars at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Out-of-Door Academy has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Out-of-Door Academy heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Monday. They fell just short of Cardinal Mooney by a score of 6-4. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
For Cardinal Mooney's part, Jake Armstrong made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. What's more, Armstrong posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Armstrong wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Michael Geaglone, who went 2-for-3 with one triple and one run. Austin Shields was another, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Cardinal Mooney hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive games.
Out-of-Door Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-10 record this season. As for Cardinal Mooney, their record now sits at 19-7.
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