Pinewood Prep is 8-1 against Northwood Academy since February of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Pinewood Prep Panthers will head out on the road to take on the Northwood Academy Chargers at 6:00 p.m. Pinewood Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Pinewood Prep was able to grind out a solid victory over Northwood Academy, taking the game 7-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Pinewood Prep.
James Peterson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Peterson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Peterson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Finley Taylor, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Zach Marasco was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Pinewood Prep pushed their record up to 10-6 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs per game. As for Northwood Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Pinewood Prep has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Northwood Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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