East Ridge won the last time they faced First Academy and things went their way on Friday too. The Knights came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 6-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Knights.
Stephen Pineda made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Pineda was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in February of 2025.
Gavin Ellis
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In other pitching news, Gavin Ellis tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, East Ridge let Dominic Cavone and Gian Diaz run wild. Cavone went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double, while Diaz went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Tristan Rocha, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
East Ridge now has a winning record of 3-2. As for First Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. East Ridge will head out to challenge Tenoroc at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for First Academy, they will venture away from home to face off against Leesburg at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Yellow Jackets have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season.
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