Cornerstone Prep Academy hasn't had much luck against The King's Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. Cornerstone Prep Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against The King's Academy Knights at 6:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Thursday, Cornerstone Prep Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Johnson Ferry Christian Academy and fell 7-6. Cornerstone Prep Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Evan Dichiara was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and three RBI. Madden Ruplin was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Dichiara wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Cornerstone Prep Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2024.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for The King's Academy's offense. They came up short against Creekside Christian Academy on Tuesday, falling 10-0. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Knights' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
The King's Academy's loss dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Cornerstone Prep Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cornerstone Prep Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like The King's Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Cornerstone Prep Academy might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from The King's Academy in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will Cornerstone Prep 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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