Sagemont will head out on the road to face off against the NSU University Sharks at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Sagemont got themselves on the board against Trinity Christian Academy, but Trinity Christian Academy never followed suit. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 1-0 win over the Warriors. Despite the victory, that was the fewest points Sagemont has scored all year.
NSU University has not done well against Pembroke Pines Charter recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. NSU University had just enough and edged Pembroke Pines Charter out 2-0. The win made it back-to-back victories for NSU University.
Landon Petty spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Rocco Rovetto, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Sagemont now has a winning record of 5-4. As for NSU University, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-2 record this season.
Thursday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Sagemont hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like NSU University struggles in that department as they've averaged .320. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Sagemont suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to NSU University in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Can Sagemont avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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