Lake Highland Prep is 9-1 against Cornerstone Charter Academy since February of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Lake Highland Prep Highlanders will head out on the road to challenge the Cornerstone Charter Academy Ducks at 6:00 p.m. The pair have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses for Lake Highland Prep and four for Cornerstone Charter Academy.
On Wednesday, Lake Highland Prep came up short against Edgewater and fell 7-2.
Lake Highland Prep got a good showing from Zachary Wolsonovich, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Wolsonovich has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lake Highland Prep saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Landon Towns, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Cornerstone Charter Academy also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Lake Nona by a score of 4-1.
Lake Highland Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 13-10. As for Cornerstone Charter Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 8-16.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Lake Highland Prep has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Cornerstone Charter Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Lake Highland Prep took their win against Cornerstone Charter Academy in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 10-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Lake Highland Prep since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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