Baseball Game Preview: Silver Valley Trojans vs. Academy for Academic Excellence Knights

For the second straight game, Silver Valley will face off against Academy for Academic Excellence. The Trojans will host the Knights at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Silver Valley has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with three straight losses, while Academy for Academic Excellence will come in with 12 straight victories.

Silver Valley came up short against Academy for Academic Excellence on Monday, falling 11-1. That's two games in a row now that the Trojans have lost by exactly ten runs.

For Academy for Academic Excellence's part, Bryson Lilly was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Those eight strikeouts gave Lilly a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Gavin Ripley was excellent, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Noah Knecht was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.

Academy for Academic Excellence was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .417. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Silver Valley only posted a batting average of .133.

Silver Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 6-12-1. As for Academy for Academic Excellence, their win bumped their record up to 18-4.

Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Silver Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .470. However, it's not like Academy for Academic Excellence struggles in that department as they've averaged .564. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.