Summit Academy and American Leadership Academy are an even 4-4 against one another since March of 2015, but likely not for long. The Summit Academy Bears will play host again on Thursday to welcome the American Leadership Academy Eagles, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Monday, Summit Academy fell victim to a tough 17-3 loss at the hands of Juan Diego Catholic. Summit Academy has struggled against Juan Diego Catholic recently, as their game on Monday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Katelyn Horn made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-2 with a triple and a run.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 13 runs the game before, American Leadership Academy was a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 18-2 walloping at the hands of Providence Hall. American Leadership Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
American Leadership Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zuri Smith, who went 1-for-1 with an RBI.
Summit Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-12. As for American Leadership Academy, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Summit Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like American Leadership Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .443. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Summit Academy suffered a grim 20-6 defeat to American Leadership Academy in their previous meeting on April 9th. Will Summit Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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