Summit Academy North will challenge the Taylor Prep Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Summit Academy North's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Taylor Prep has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Summit Academy North barely beat Hamtramck the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Summit Academy North blew past Hamtramck 15-2 on Thursday. Considering Summit Academy North has won nine matchups by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Kody Osborne spent all four innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Summit Academy North got a big performance out of Brandon Avery, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and one double. That's the most runs Avery has posted since back in April. Cam Knizewski was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Taylor Prep and Lutheran finished up their contest with an 8-8 draw on Saturday.
Taylor Prep's tie gives them a new season record of 12-8-1. As for Summit Academy North, their win bumped their record up to 12-3.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Summit Academy North has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .531. However, it's not like Taylor Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .509. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Summit Academy North's way against Taylor Prep in their previous matchup back in April, as Summit Academy North made off with a 12-2 victory. Does Summit Academy North have another victory up their sleeve, or will Taylor Prep turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
