The Hernando Christian Academy Lions will be playing at home against the Clearwater Tornadoes at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Hernando Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Hernando Christian Academy needed a bit of extra time to put away Foundation Christian Academy. They walked away with a 15-11 victory over the Panthers. The high-scoring effort was just what Hernando Christian Academy needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Hernando Christian Academy got a massive performance out of Blake Bandy, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Perdomo, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Clearwater was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of Largo by a score of 2-1.
Jacob Thomas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Clearwater saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Michael O'Hanlan, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Hernando Christian Academy pushed their record up to 11-9 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Clearwater, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-12.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Hernando Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Clearwater struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Hernando Christian Academy suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Clearwater in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Hernando Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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