The Trinity Academy Tigers will head out on the road to take on the Durham Academy Cavaliers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Trinity Academy will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
Last Monday, it was a hard-fought game, but Trinity Academy had to settle for a 6-5 loss against Friendship Christian.
Mike McKeon put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. McKeon was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jacob Bondy made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Durham Academy fell victim to a tough 14-8 defeat at the hands of Wake Christian Academy on Tuesday. Durham Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Amare Burrus was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Trinity Academy's record now sits at 0-3. As for Durham Academy, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Trinity Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Durham Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. 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.
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