The Riverview Academy of Math and Science Barracudas will venture away from home to take on the Grace Christian Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Riverview Academy of Math and Science comes in still looking for their first win of the season.
Riverview Academy of Math and Science is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They came up short against Sarasota Military Academy on Tuesday, falling 17-8.
Keven Castillo led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Shawn Swearingen, who scored two runs and stole Four bases. while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Grace Christian didn't have quite enough to beat Foundation Christian Academy on Friday and fell 6-5. The Patriots have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meetings.
Bryce Purkey was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 6.1 innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off 11 hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. That stolen base marked the first that he snagged this season.
Purkey wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Benjamin Fanelli, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base. Fanelli is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Riverview Academy of Math and Science's record now sits at 0-4. As for Grace Christian, they suffered their first road defeat, dropping their record down to 4-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Riverview Academy of Math and Science has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Grace Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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