Vidalia Heritage Academy hasn't had much luck against Coastal HomeSchool recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Eagles will head out on the road to challenge the Hurricanes at 6:00 p.m.
Last Monday, Vidalia Heritage Academy came up short against John Milledge Academy and fell 7-2.
Vidalia Heritage Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was RJ Wells, who went 2-for-4 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, Coastal HomeSchool hadn't done well against First Preparatory Christian Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Hurricanes came out on top against the Highlanders by a score of 6-5 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). Surprisingly, this marked the Hurricanes' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
J.W. Castongia was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. He has become a key player for Coastal HomeSchool: the team is 10-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 7-16 otherwise. Saul Issa was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Vidalia Heritage Academy's loss dropped their record down to 9-12. As for Coastal HomeSchool, the victory got them back to even at 17-17.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Vidalia Heritage Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Coastal HomeSchool struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.3 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Vidalia Heritage Academy couldn't quite get it done against Coastal HomeSchool when the teams last played back in April of 2019 as they fell 4-0. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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