After eight games on the road, First Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Real Life Christian Academy Raptors at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. First Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
On Friday, First Academy suffered a rough 13-3 defeat at the hands of Tavares.
First Academy saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addison Schwartz, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Real Life Christian Academy entered their tilt with Ocala Christian with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Crusaders 22-9.
Rylee Lyon was a standout: she scored three runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Morgan Gulledge, who scored three runs while going 4-for-5.
First Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Real Life Christian Academy, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-2.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. First Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .429. However, it's not like Real Life Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .405. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
First Academy took their victory against Real Life Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 24-13. Does First Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Real Life Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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