For the second straight game, The Academy will face off against Prospect Ridge Academy. The Wildcats will face off against the Miners at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Academy has given up an average of 9.1 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
The Academy fell victim to Prospect Ridge Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Miners, falling 13-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Wildcats have suffered against the Miners since June 3, 2021.
For Prospect Ridge Academy's part, Liam Schilling made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Schilling has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Prospect Ridge Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-6 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zeke Bote, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. He has become a key player for Prospect Ridge Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 5-6 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Isiac Rodriguez, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
The Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. As for Prospect Ridge Academy, their record is now 8-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. The Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Prospect Ridge Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.4 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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