The Academy of Science and Innovation Ravens will be playing in front of their home fans against the University/Classical Magnet Hawks at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
Academy of Science and Innovation won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Wednesday. They suffered a tough 18-4 defeat at the hands of East Windsor. Academy of Science and Innovation has struggled against East Windsor recently, as their game on Wednesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Having lost for the first time this season, Academy of Science and Innovation fell to 2-1. As for University/Classical Magnet, they've got a clean slate. Last season, they finished on the right side of .500 (13-7), and they're hoping to kick off an even more successful campaign this year.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Academy of Science and Innovation has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like University/Classical Magnet struggles in that department as they averaged 7.4. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Academy of Science and Innovation suffered a grim 24-4 defeat to University/Classical Magnet in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Can Academy of Science and Innovation avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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