The Lincoln Park Academy Greyhounds will face off against the Moore Haven Terriers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Lincoln Park Academy never got on the board in their matchup on Monday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Westwood last Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Panthers a 17-0 shutout. That looming 17-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Lincoln Park Academy yet this season.
The team relied heavily on Paislyn Ankiel, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Kanosha Hartwell was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Moore Haven never got on the board in their matchup on Thursday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against DeSoto County last Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 10-0 victory.
Hayden Davis and Brooklyn Sergent did most of the damage at the plate: Davis went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Sergent scored two runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Teena Marie Covarrubias, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI.
Lincoln Park Academy's record now sits at 6-3. As for Moore Haven, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Lincoln Park Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 11.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Moore Haven struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.5. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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