First Academy is 0-10 against Mount Dora Christian Academy since April of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Eagles will face off against the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
First Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-9 win over St. John Lutheran. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Saints recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
The team relied heavily on Collin Herrell, who went 1-for-5 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that he launched this season. Cason Cherry was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, Mount Dora Christian Academy gave up the first runs last Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They had just enough and edged out Seven Rivers Christian 11-10.
Justin Martin looked comfortable as he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Mount Dora Christian Academy got a massive performance out of Braden Waring, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance also gave Waring a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Jacob Hair, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Mount Dora Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .550. They are 7-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Mount Dora Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-13 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs over those games. As for First Academy, their record now sits at 11-7.
First Academy might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Mount Dora Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2021. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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