Lakeview Academy has won four straight games at home, while Pinecrest Academy has won four straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Monday. The Lakeview Academy Lions will welcome the Pinecrest Academy Paladins at 5:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Lakeview Academy 1.5, Pinecrest Academy 2.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Lakeview Academy's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Saturday. They put the hurt on Lanier Christian Academy with a sharp 12-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won seven contests by 11 runs or more so far this season.
Lakeview Academy got a great performance from Sammy Ghazal as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched.
At the plate, Tavarus Dowdy was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Jaden Walton, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Lakeview Academy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most one strikeouts in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Pinecrest Academy hadn't done well against Lakeview Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. Pinecrest Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Lakeview Academy, sneaking past 4-3. The four-run effort marked the Paladins' lowest-scoring match of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Liam McCavitt was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple and one run.
Lakeview Academy's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Pinecrest Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 7-0.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lakeview Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .643. However, it's not like Pinecrest Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .509. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
