The Whitefield Academy Wildcats will take on the Rock Creek Academy Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Whitefield Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Whitefield Academy had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Kentucky Country Day put an end to it on Thursday. The Wildcats fell just short of the Bearcats by a score of 3-1.
Andrew Beickman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on eight hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Whitefield Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trevor Olson, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run.
Meanwhile, Rock Creek Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 14-4 to Clarksville.
Whitefield Academy's loss dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Rock Creek Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Whitefield Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Rock Creek Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Whitefield Academy might still be hurting after the 11-4 loss they got from Rock Creek Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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