The Westminster Schools of Augusta Wildcats will face off against the Aquinas Fightin' Irish at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Westminster Schools of Augusta is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Westminster Schools of Augusta took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Augusta E, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Westminster Schools of Augusta came out on top in a nail-biter against Augusta E on Tuesday, sneaking past 4-2. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Wildcats as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Charlie Grinalds was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. That one hit allowed gave him a new career-low. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Grinalds wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Thomas Freeman, who went 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Levi Murphey was another, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Aquinas' offense. They came up short against Harlem on Friday, falling 10-0. That's two games in a row now that the Fightin' Irish have lost by exactly ten runs.
Westminster Schools of Augusta's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Aquinas, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 12-6.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Westminster Schools of Augusta has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .462. However, it's not like Aquinas struggles in that department as they've averaged .477. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Westminster Schools of Augusta might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Aquinas in their previous meeting back in February. Will Westminster Schools of Augusta have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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