Pinecrest Academy is on a three-game streak of home losses, Cherokee Christian a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Pinecrest Academy Paladins will take on the Cherokee Christian Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Pinecrest Academy lost a close one when they played on Tuesday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on on Monday was a bit more commanding. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 13-3 walloping at the hands of Scholars Guild Academy.
Chris Calupca led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Joseph Frain, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Cherokee Christian came up short against Dominion Christian on Wednesday and fell 5-1.
Cherokee Christian saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayben Meder, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Pinecrest Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Cherokee Christian, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Pinecrest Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Cherokee Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 11 strikeouts per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Pinecrest Academy might still be hurting after the 8-2 loss they got from Cherokee Christian when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Pinecrest Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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