The Master's Academy has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Greenville H Hurricanes at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
The Master's Academy only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-point they dealt Lake Lure Classical Academy on Thursday. The Master's Academy was the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over Lake Lure Classical Academy. The Master's Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Matthew Herring and Sawyer Waugh made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Herring didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Meanwhile, Waugh pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Herring scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Waugh scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mason Hunter, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaac Martin, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Greenville H waltzed into their match on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Knights 7-6. That's two games straight that Greenville H has won by just one run.
The team relied heavily on Owen Giles, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Daniel Wackerhagen was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with an RBI.
The Master's Academy's record is now 2-4. As for Greenville H, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
The Master's Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. The Master's Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Greenville H, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will The Master's Academy continue to outrun the ball?
The Master's Academy might still be hurting after the 13-1 loss they got from Greenville H when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Can The Master's Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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