After two games on the road, Pine Crest is heading back home. They will take on the Somerset Academy Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pine Crest is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
After soaring to a 13-point victory in their last game, Pine Crest came back down to earth on Thursday. They fell just short of Master's Academy by a score of 9-7.
Pine Crest got a good showing from Brady Bushnell, who tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Ian Hurt made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Meanwhile, Somerset Academy sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over iMater Charter on Friday.
Somerset Academy got several good pitching performances, but Bradyn Hubacheck was perhaps the best, tossing two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jon Mora, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Jorge Gonzalez, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Pine Crest's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-5. As for Somerset Academy, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-10.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pine Crest has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like Somerset Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pine Crest suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to Somerset Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2019. Will Pine Crest have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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