The Academy Wildcats will challenge the Fort Morgan Mustangs at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: The Academy has struggled recently with four defeats in a row, while Fort Morgan will arrive with three straight victories.
On Wednesday, The Academy came up short against Prospect Ridge Academy and fell 4-1.
The Academy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alexander Nicholson, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, Fort Morgan posted their closest win since May 2, 2024 on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out Strasburg 5-4.
Cooper Chisum spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Fort Morgan is 4-2 when he allows at most one walk, but 4-7 otherwise.
The Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Fort Morgan, their victory bumped their record up to 8-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. The Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Fort Morgan struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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