Sebastian River is 4-0 against Master's Academy since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Sebastian River Sharks will be playing at home against the Master's Academy Patriots at 6:00 p.m. Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Sebastian River sitting on three straight victories and Master's Academy on seven.
Sebastian River scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They put the hurt on Westwood with a sharp 20-4 win. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Sebastian River with their most commanding win of the season.
The team relied heavily on Whitney Villars, who went 4-for-4 with four runs, three doubles, and three RBI. Makayla Smith was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
While Master's Academy's victory against Merritt Island Christian wasn't quite the blowout they won the last time the pair played, they still came away the winners. Master's Academy sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over Merritt Island Christian on Saturday.
Aubrey Grall spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Melissa Viersma was incredible, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Elyanah DeCosta, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Sebastian River has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-10 record this season. As for Master's Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 10-5.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Sebastian River hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. However, it's not like Master's Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .340. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Sebastian River took their win against Master's Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 9-3. Will Sebastian River repeat their success, or does Master's Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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