The Calvary Chapel Academy Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Cocoa Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
On Tuesday, Calvary Chapel Academy fell victim to a rough 16-6 loss at the hands of Palm Bay. Calvary Chapel Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kaleb Steiger and Chase Maringola stepped up to the plate in a big way. Steiger scored three runs while going 2-for-2, while Maringola scored a run and stole five bases. Maringola has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played.
Meanwhile, Cocoa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. Their tough 17-0 loss to Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy might stick with them for a while.
Calvary Chapel Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Cocoa, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Calvary Chapel Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Cocoa struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.5. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Calvary Chapel Academy might still be hurting after the 28-6 defeat they got from Cocoa in their previous meeting back in February. Can Calvary Chapel Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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