Rock Academy has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the Calvin Christian Crusaders at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Rock Academy's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four matchups.
Rock Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-5 margin over Bonsall. Considering Rock Academy has won 12 matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Diego Munoz and Alec Endicott were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Munoz struck out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Endicott struck out seven batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Munoz went 3-for-4 with three doubles, a run, and an RBI, while Endicott scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyler Alvarez, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Super Akins, who scored a run and stole a base.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Calvin Christian ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past Liberty Charter 2-1. The win was familiar territory for Calvin Christian who now have five in a row.
The team relied heavily on Cole Souders, who went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
Rock Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 15 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-9 record this season. As for Calvin Christian, they pushed their record up to 21-3 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Rock Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 8.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Calvin Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Rock Academy might still be hurting after the 7-1 loss they got from Calvin Christian when the teams last played back in April. Can Rock Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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