Pinecrest Academy has been on the road for three straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on Cornerstone Prep Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pinecrest Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Pinecrest Academy gave up the first runs last Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Cornerstone Prep Academy by a score of 12-8. That's two games straight that Pinecrest Academy has won by exactly four runs.
Will Sauter made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Sauter has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Sauter was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Chris Calupca was a standout: he scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Matthew Mitchell was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Pinecrest Academy's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Cornerstone Prep Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Pinecrest Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Cornerstone Prep Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.7. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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