Peak to Peak is 2-8 against The Academy since September of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Peak to Peak Pumas will head out to square off against The Academy Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. Peak to Peak is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.1 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Peak to Peak earned a 7-2 victory over Adams City. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Pumas.
Sydney Cusack made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Cusack was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Maggie Wallis was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
The Academy never got on the board in their matchup last Saturday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Forge Christian last Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 12-6 margin over the Fury. Considering the Wildcats have won eight matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Like Peak to Peak, The Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Victoria Pearson. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits. Pearson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three runs, a triple, and a triple.
In other batting news, Mackenzie Pearson was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three runs. What's more, she also racked up four hits, the mostshe's had since back in October of 2023. Another player making a difference was Harper Scott, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Peak to Peak pushed their record up to 12-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for The Academy, their record now sits at 10-4.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Peak to Peak hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like The Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Peak to Peak suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to The Academy in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Can Peak to Peak avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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