Union Academy has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Tuesday, Union Academy made easy work of Gray Stone Day and carried off a 20-5 victory.
Seth Sandock looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Nick Henry was a standout: he scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Shine, who scored three runs while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Metrolina Christian Academy put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They never let SouthLake Christian Academy onto the board and left with a 19-0 win. That looming 19-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Metrolina Christian Academy yet this season.
Bryson Josey and Chase Kiker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Josey pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Kiker struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Josey went 1-for-1 with two RBI and a double, while Kiker scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Perry Hargett, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with a home run and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Connor Bellew, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Union Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for Metrolina Christian Academy, they pushed their record up to 9-0 with that victory, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Union Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like Metrolina Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .484. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Union Academy might still be hurting after the 13-3 defeat they got from Metrolina Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Can Union Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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