East will take on the Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Royals at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. East will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Last Wednesday, East got the win against Chaney by a conclusive 12-1. That looming 12-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for East yet this season.
East saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Francisco Rodriguez Santos, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base. Another was Abimael Torres, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy came out on top against Field on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fourth inning. The Royals blew past the Falcons 10-2. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Royals considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Kyle Shaw looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Thad Eaton was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Evan Wensel also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-7. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for East, their record now sits at 8-15.
East's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's match. East has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will East continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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