The American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots will head out on the road to take on the Eno River Bobcats at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. American Leadership Academy-Johnston is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, American Leadership Academy-Johnston fell victim to a rough 12-2 defeat at the hands of Wake Prep Academy. American Leadership Academy-Johnston has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Caden Bailey was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, American Leadership Academy-Johnston didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wake Prep Academy only tossed three.
Meanwhile, Eno River made easy work of Excelsior Classical Academy on Wednesday and carried off a 12-3 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Eno River.
Vaughn Clough was a standout: he scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Parker Greene, who scored a run and stole four bases while going 2-for-3.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston's loss dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Eno River, their victory bumped their record up to 2-10.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. American Leadership Academy-Johnston hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .324. However, it's not like Eno River struggles in that department as they've averaged .330. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston took their win against Eno River when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 12-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for American Leadership Academy-Johnston since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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