For the second straight game, Excelsior Charter will face off against University Prep. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Jaguars at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Excelsior Charter has given up an average of 10.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Excelsior Charter is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They lost 18-7 to University Prep.
For University Prep's part, Connor Byrom looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts Byrom has posted since back in February.
On the hitting side, Angel Herrera was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Jayden Castillo, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4.
University Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
University Prep's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-4. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs over those games. As for Excelsior Charter, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-11.
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