The First Academy Royals will square off against the Miami Christian Victors at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as The First Academy comes in on 12 and Miami Christian on eight.
The First Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over Lakeland Christian.
The First Academy got a great performance from Josh Garcia as he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk).
On the hitting side, Will Dizney was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Austin Pierzynski, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Miami Christian earned a 6-3 win over John Carroll Catholic on Tuesday.
Jendy Gonzalez was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Ronny Cruz was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
The First Academy is on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 16 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 24-6 record this season. As for Miami Christian, their victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-4.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. The First Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. However, it's not like Miami Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .466. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
