Brewbaker Tech hasn't had much luck against Montgomery Academy recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Brewbaker Tech Rams will look to defend their home field against the Montgomery Academy Eagles at 11:00 a.m. Brewbaker Tech is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Brewbaker Tech's offense. They came up short against Prattville Christian Academy on Thursday, falling 10-0. Having soared to a lofty 26 runs in the game before, the Rams' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Montgomery Academy had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it seven on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Flying Squadron a 13-0 shutout. That looming 13-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Eagles yet this season.
Vincent Desautels made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Desautels was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Reid McBride was a standout: he scored three runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Paxton Haigler was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-4.
Montgomery Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Montgomery Academy's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Brewbaker Tech, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Brewbaker Tech has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Montgomery Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Brewbaker Tech might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Montgomery Academy in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will Brewbaker Tech have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
