For the second straight game, The Classical Academy will face off against Falcon. The Titans will head out to square off against the Falcons at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (The Classical Academy 3.4, Falcon 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
The Classical Academy's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Tuesday's struggle, when Falcon hitters got past them. The Titans lost 17-7 to the Falcons on Tuesday. It was the first time this season that the Titans let down their fans at home.
For Falcon's part, David Ada was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ada was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
In other pitching news, Blake Maestes looked comfortable as he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Ethan Gentz was a standout: he went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five runs, and three doubles. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Talon Chubb was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Falcon kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory (which was Falcon's sixth in a row) raised their record to 9-3-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for The Classical Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-3.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. The Classical Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .417. However, it's not like Falcon struggles in that department as they've averaged .353. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
