Baseball Game Preview: Riverview East Academy Hawks vs. Spencer Center

For the second straight game, Riverview East Academy will face off against Spencer Center. The Hawks are taking a road trip to take on Spencer Center at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Riverview East Academy has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Riverview East Academy's last matchup with Spencer Center could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Wednesday. The Hawks lost 17-2 to Spencer Center. The game marked the Hawks' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

For Spencer Center's part, Alex McNeill made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched 1.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run but no hits. McNeill was even better at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.

In other batting news, Ashad Sitawi was a standout: he got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That double was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Imani Jordan, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Spencer Center always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .815. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Riverview East Academy is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3. As for Spencer Center, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Riverview East Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 16.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Spencer Center struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.