Wake Prep Academy hasn't had much luck against Falls Lake recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Guardians will welcome the Firebirds at 3:30 p.m. Wake Prep Academy has given up an average of 6.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wake Prep Academy is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Wakefield, falling 12-1.
Wake Prep Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tyson Spence, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run.
Meanwhile, Falls Lake made easy work of Crossroads Christian on Saturday and carried off a 14-1 victory. With that win, the Firebirds brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
Jacob Watson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Kace Obriant was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Dalton Parker, who went 2-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs.
Falls Lake always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .552. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Crossroads Christian only posted an OBP of .381.
Falls Lake now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Wake Prep Academy, they now have a losing record of 6-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Wake Prep Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Falls Lake struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
