On Wednesday, the East Ridge Knights earned a 7-4 win over the Cornerstone Charter Academy Ducks.
Stephen Pineda
| 03/05/25 vs Cornerstone Charter Academy | 5 |
| 02/26/25 @ The Villages Charter | 1 |
| 02/19/25 @ Legacy Charter | 1 |
| 02/10/25 vs Umatilla | 1 |
| 04/24/24 @ Apopka | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
Stephen Pineda made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of East Ridge's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-4 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Haisum Osuna was incredible, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Jonmykal Boom was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
East Ridge now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Cornerstone Charter Academy, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Ridge will head out to face off against South Lake at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. South Lake is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Cornerstone Charter Academy, they will square off against Lake Highland Prep at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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