For the second straight game, Calhoun Academy will face off against Wilkinson County Christian Academy. The Cougars will challenge the Rams at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Calhoun Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
Calhoun Academy came into their game on Monday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 11-5 to Wilkinson County Christian Academy. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cougars have suffered since February 21st.
For Wilkinson County Christian Academy's part, Tucker Freeman made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Freeman has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Easton Buteaux was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Wesley Oliveaux, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Wilkinson County Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .455. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Calhoun Academy only posted a batting average of .286.
The win was the eighth in a row for Wilkinson County Christian Academy, bringing their record up to 16-10. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Calhoun Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Calhoun Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Wilkinson County Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.1 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.
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