The Classical Academy Titans will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Berthoud Spartans at 11:30 a.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (The Classical Academy: 3.8, Berthoud: 1.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
The Classical Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They won by a run and slipped past Delta 8-7.
The team relied heavily on CJ Mullen, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Zack Hale, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Berthoud entered their tilt with Prospect Ridge Academy with nine consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with ten. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Miners 2-1.
Adam Hayes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Berthoud's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Wyatt Barmes, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Barmes is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
The Classical Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-4 record this season. As for Berthoud, their victory was their 14th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 24-1.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. The Classical Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .351. However, it's not like Berthoud struggles in that department as they've averaged .338. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
The Classical Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Berthoud when the teams last played back in May of 2023, sneaking past 7-5. Will The Classical Academy repeat their success, or does Berthoud have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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