Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy hasn't had much luck against Cherryville recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy will venture away from home to take on Cherryville at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 17-16 heartbreaker at the hands of Piedmont Community Charter. One positive for the Gryphons, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Colt Maxwell and Ethan Greene did some serious damage despite the final result: Maxwell scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Greene got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Those two runs gave Greene a new career-high.
Even though they lost, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Cherryville came tearing into Thursday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Wolves a 13-0 shutout. The Ironmen's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three games.
Parker Anderson made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kenan Fowler was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played. Another player making a difference was Bryson Withers, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Cherryville pushed their record up to 8-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy suffered a grim 18-0 defeat to Cherryville in their previous matchup on Tuesday. Can Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
