The Rock Academy Warriors will be taking part in a tournament against the El Cajon Valley Braves at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Rock Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
On Friday, Rock Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over High Tech NC, taking the game 7-4. The Warriors haven't had any issues with the Raptor recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Max Gimbel
| 03/19/25 vs Liberty Charter | 3 |
| 03/10/25 vs Victory Christian Academy | 3 |
| 03/28/25 vs High Tech NC | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Victory Christian Academy | 2 |
| 02/28/25 vs Vincent Memorial | 2 |
| + 1 more games |
Max Gimbel was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Rock Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alec Endicott, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Connor Prunk was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, El Cajon Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against High Tech SD, falling 11-2.
Like Rock Academy, El Cajon Valley also got a great game from a two-way player: Matias Herrera. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off two hits. Those six strikeouts gave Herrera a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases. Those stolen bases were his first of the season.
El Cajon Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Rock Academy, their record is now 6-2.
Rock Academy skirted past El Cajon Valley 8-6 in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Does Rock Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will El Cajon Valley turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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