Atmore Christian is on an eight-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Pensacola a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Monday. The Atmore Christian Rams will welcome the Pensacola Tigers at 6:00 p.m. Atmore Christian has given up an average of 13.3 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Atmore Christian lost 12-2 to Central Christian on Friday. That's two games in a row now that the Rams have lost by exactly ten runs.
Meanwhile, while Pensacola put up plenty of runs on Friday, the same can't be said for Gulf Pointe Latin. The Tigers put the hurt on the Gladiators with a sharp 15-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won seven games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Rupert Sproles made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 13 over four innings pitched. He is becoming a predictor of Pensacola's success: when he posts at least ten strikeouts the team is 3-1 (and 6-8 when he doesn't). Sproles was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, AG Javar Floyd was a standout: he scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in February. CHRISZAVEN Jones was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Pensacola always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .700. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gulf Pointe Latin only posted an OBP of .133.
Atmore Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Pensacola, the win got them back to even at 9-9.
Atmore Christian might still be hurting after the 16-6 loss they got from Pensacola when the teams last played on Tuesday. Will the Rams have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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