Cougars
| 03/25/25 vs John Milledge Academy | 5 |
| 03/22/25 vs Strong Rock Christian | 5 |
| 03/22/25 vs Strong Rock Christian | 8 |
| 03/20/25 @ Trinity Christian | 3 |
| 03/13/25 @ Gatewood | 7 |
| + 8 more games |
For the second straight game, Piedmont Academy will face off against John Milledge Academy. Piedmont Academy will challenge John Milledge Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Piedmont Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Piedmont Academy might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 8-5 to John Milledge Academy, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The loss continues a trend for the Cougars in their meetings with the Trojans: they've now lost four in a row.
Nick Gervasio was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out nine batters over 6.1 innings while giving up six earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. What's more, he gave up only two walks, the fewest he's had since back in February.
On the hitting side, Jack Adams was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Alex Statham, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one double.
John Milledge Academy is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. Piedmont Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-6.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Piedmont Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like John Milledge Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .440. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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