For the second straight game, Air Academy will face off against Lewis-Palmer. The Kadets will head out to face off against the Rangers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Air Academy has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with three straight losses, while Lewis-Palmer will come in with seven straight wins.
Air Academy lost 14-2 to Lewis-Palmer on Tuesday.
For Lewis-Palmer's part, Drew Boyarko looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Boyarko has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Hunter Morgan was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Garrett Hennis, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Lewis-Palmer always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Air Academy only posted an OBP of .200.
Lewis-Palmer pushed their record up to 16-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Air Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-7-1.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Air Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Lewis-Palmer struggles in that department as they've averaged .350. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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