The Wesleyan Christian Academy Trojans will head out on the road to challenge the Concord Academy Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
On Monday, Wesleyan Christian Academy fell victim to a tough 9-3 loss at the hands of High Point Christian Academy. Wesleyan Christian Academy has struggled against High Point Christian Academy recently, as their contest on Monday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Alexis Emery was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Emery was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Emery wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Juli Abantohollans, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 18 runs the game before, Concord Academy was a bit more limited in their match back in March. They suffered a rough 10-0 defeat at the hands of High Point Christian Academy.
Wesleyan Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Concord Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wesleyan Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .481. However, it's not like Concord Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .482. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Wesleyan Christian Academy's way against Concord Academy in their previous meeting back in March as Wesleyan Christian Academy made off with a 14-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Wesleyan Christian Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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