The Steel Valley Ironmen are taking a road trip to challenge the Obama Academy of International Studies Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Steel Valley has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with four straight defeats, while Obama Academy of International Studies will come in with three straight victories.
On Tuesday, Steel Valley came up short against South Allegheny and fell 8-5.
Meanwhile, Obama Academy of International Studies hadn't done well against Kiski School recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Eagles had just enough and edged out the Cougars 5-4. That's two games straight that the Eagles have won by just one run.
The team relied heavily on Caleb Myers, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah Rawlings, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Steel Valley's loss dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Obama Academy of International Studies, their record is now 7-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Steel Valley has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Obama Academy of International Studies struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Steel Valley suffered a grim 13-4 defeat to Obama Academy of International Studies in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Ironmen avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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