The Classical Academy Caimans will head out on the road to challenge the Bonita Vista Barons at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Monday, Classical Academy had just enough and edged Mt. Carmel out 7-6. The victory was just what Classical Academy needed coming off of a 14-2 loss in their prior contest.
Classical Academy's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Travis Perry, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Trevor Hoff, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Bonita Vista beat Scripps Ranch 8-3 on Monday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Bonita Vista.
ISMAEL CASTANON was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). CASTANON was even better at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
In other pitching news, CRISTIAN AYALA looked comfortable as he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on LIAM LEE, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. JOSH HUGHES was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
The victory got Classical Academy back to even at 4-4. As for Bonita Vista, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Classical Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Bonita Vista struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.7 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Classical Academy came up short against Bonita Vista when the teams last played back in June of 2021, falling 4-1. Can Classical Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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