The Pinecrest Academy Paladins will head out to face off against the Lakeview Academy Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Pinecrest Academy comes in on seven and Lakeview Academy on three.
While Pinecrest Academy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-10), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Lakeview Academy on Wednesday, sneaking past 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Paladins have posted against the Lions since April 14, 2021.
For Lakeview Academy's part, Beau Day was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That double marked the first that Day hit this season.
Pinecrest Academy pushed their record up to 7-0 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 8.8 runs. As for Lakeview Academy, their record now sits at 7-1.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pinecrest Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .509. However, it's not like Lakeview Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .643. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
