Nova Classical Academy is 0-6 against St. Agnes since May of 2018 but things could change on Wednesday. The Knights will head out on the road to challenge the Aggies at 4:30 p.m. Nova Classical Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Nova Classical Academy gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 13-9 win over Highland Park. Nova Classical Academy's victory was all the more impressive since the Scots were averaging only 3.67 runs allowed on the season.
Will Choi
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Will Choi was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with two triples, four RBI, and two runs. Those two triples gave him a new career-high. Preston Karelitz was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for St. Agnes, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They had just enough and edged out Blake 3-2. The Aggies haven't had any issues with the Bears recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Josh Lopez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Danny Plamann was excellent, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last ten games he's played.
Nova Classical Academy is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for St. Agnes, their record is now 10-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Nova Classical Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like St. Agnes struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.2 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.
