The matchup between Hoover and Rock Academy on Monday hardly resembled the 3-1 effort from their previous meeting. The Hoover Cardinals narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Rock Academy Warriors 10-9. Hoover's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Quincy Enyama-Turner made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Enyama-Turner was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Jason Sanchez was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Lucian Hura, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Rock Academy's side, Logan Saathoff was cooking despite his team's loss, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Super Akins, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Hoover's victory ended a 15-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-6. As for Rock Academy, they dropped their record down to 2-3 with that defeat, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Hoover will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Orange Glen at 4:00 p.m. As for Rock Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge El Cajon Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. El Cajon Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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