The Atlantic Eagles will take on the Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Atlantic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Two weeks ago, Atlantic didn't have quite enough to beat Santaluces and fell 10-9. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
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Thomas Krolikowski put in work while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single hit and allowed only two earned runs over four innings pitched. He also allowed no hits, which is notable because Atlantic is 2-1 when he allows at most three hits, but 2-7 otherwise. Krolikowski was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Pedro Martinez made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Michael Bird was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Somerset Academy - Canyons fell victim to Coral Glades and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Jaguars. The game marked the first time this year in which the Cougars were not able to get on the board.
Somerset Academy - Canyons' loss dropped their record down to 12-8. As for Atlantic, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Atlantic has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Somerset Academy - Canyons struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Atlantic might still be hurting after the 17-1 loss they got from Somerset Academy - Canyons when the teams last played back in March. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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