The University Academy Charter Gryphons are taking a road trip to take on the Pembroke Hill Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. University Academy Charter is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
University Academy Charter proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by 20) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past Washington 7-6.
Meanwhile, Pembroke Hill made easy work of Sumner Academy on Saturday and carried off a 17-1 victory.
Jack Passan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Passan was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nico Chiu, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Austin Soulis, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Pembroke Hill always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .704. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sumner Academy only posted an OBP of .400.
University Academy Charter's record is now 4-0. As for Pembroke Hill, their record now sits at 1-0.
University Academy Charter suffered a grim 20-2 defeat to Pembroke Hill in their previous matchup back in April of 2017. Can University Academy Charter avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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