Mount de Sales Academy has been on the road for two straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the John Milledge Academy Trojans at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mount de Sales Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Mount de Sales Academy never let their opponents score. They walked away with a 5-0 win over John Milledge Academy.
Levi Siebenmorgan was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Siebenmorgan has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Siebenmorgan was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Siebenmorgan wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kyle Shaughnessy, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Mount de Sales Academy pushed their record up to 11-2-1 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs per game. As for John Milledge Academy, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mount de Sales Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like John Milledge Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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