For the second straight game, John Paul II will face off against Hilton Head Christian Academy. The Golden Warrriors will be playing at home against the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (John Paul II 3.2, Hilton Head Christian Academy 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
John Paul II's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Thursday's struggle, when Hilton Head Christian Academy hitters got past them. The Golden Warrriors came up short against the Eagles on Thursday, falling 10-4. The Golden Warrriors' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
For Hilton Head Christian Academy's part, Hayden Brooks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. Brooks has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Slaide Burd was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Hilton Head Christian Academy is undefeated when Burd posts two or more runs, but 5-6 otherwise. Jackson Richardson was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Hilton Head Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as John Paul II only posted an OBP of .214.
The victory (which was Hilton Head Christian Academy's fourth in a row) raised their record to 14-6. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for John Paul II, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-2.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. John Paul II has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .477. However, it's not like Hilton Head Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. 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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