Summit Academy hasn't had much luck against Juan Diego Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Bears will head out on the road to face off against the Soaring Eagle at 3:30 p.m. Summit Academy has given up an average of 20.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Summit Academy is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 23rd straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They came up short against Highland, falling 22-10. Even if the Bears couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Kaylee Luttio stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-3. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Addisen Lanier, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 15 runs the game before, Juan Diego Catholic was a bit more limited in their game last Saturday. They lost 16-1 to Emery.
Juan Diego Catholic saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mattie Montoya, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI.
Summit Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Juan Diego Catholic, their loss dropped their record down to 8-6.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Summit Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .336. However, it's not like Juan Diego Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .422. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Summit Academy might still be hurting after the 17-3 defeat they got from Juan Diego Catholic in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Bears avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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