The Woodward Academy War Eagles will be playing at home against the Carrollton Trojans at 5:55 p.m. on Friday. Woodward Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Carrollton's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Woodward Academy's hitters might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Starr's Mill on Thursday. They suffered a rough 10-0 defeat at the hands of the Panthers.
Woodward Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bill Gantt, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
Meanwhile, Carrollton had just enough and edged South Paulding out 3-1 on Wednesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for Carrollton.
John Cobb spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Landon Eubanks was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Bishop, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Woodward Academy's loss dropped their record down to 21-8. As for Carrollton, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-8 record this season.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Woodward Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .486. However, it's not like Carrollton struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Woodward Academy was able to grind out a solid win over Carrollton in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, winning 9-6. Does Woodward Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Carrollton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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