Irvington Preparatory Academy is 0-5 against Triton Central since May of 2016 but things could change on Wednesday. Irvington Preparatory Academy will square off against Triton Central at 5:00 p.m. Irvington Preparatory Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Irvington Preparatory Academy came into their game on Saturday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Perry Meridian, falling 12-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Irvington Preparatory Academy has suffered since May 3rd.
Irvington Preparatory Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was AJ Barnes, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
Meanwhile, Triton Central got themselves on the board against Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter on Thursday, but Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter never followed suit. They had just enough and edged out the Raiders 2-0. The victory continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Raiders: they've now won nine in a row.
Eli Sego was excellent, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases and one double. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April.
Triton Central's win bumped their record up to 17-5. As for Irvington Preparatory Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-6.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Irvington Preparatory Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Triton Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .471. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Irvington Preparatory Academy suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Triton Central in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can Irvington Preparatory Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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