Master's Academy is 0-4 against Sebastian River since March of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Master's Academy Patriots are on the road again to play the Sebastian River Sharks at 6:00 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Master's Academy proved they can win big on Friday (they won by 11) but on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past Merritt Island Christian 8-6.
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 nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Melissa Viersma, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Scarlett Grall, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Sebastian River scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past Westwood 20-4. 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.
Master's Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a massive bump to their 10-5 record this season. As for Sebastian River, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-10.
Monday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Master's Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .340. However, it's not like Sebastian River struggles in that department as they've averaged .330. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Master's Academy might still be hurting after the 9-3 defeat they got from Sebastian River in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Master's Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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