The New Way Learning Academy Bulldogs will head out on the road to take on the Trinity Christian Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
While New Way Learning Academy has not struggled against James Madison Preparatory School recently, they managed to flip the script on Thursday. New Way Learning Academy's pitchers stepped up to hand James Madison Preparatory School a 16-0 shutout. New Way Learning Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Harris McCann made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). McCann was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Cyrus Eaton was a standout: he scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Jake Nunez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Trinity Christian put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Holy Family Academy 23-7.
Carson Feddema and Caleb Partin did most of the damage at the plate: Feddema went 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI, while Partin scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Wright, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run.
New Way Learning Academy is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for Trinity Christian, they pushed their record up to 7-0 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. New Way Learning Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 12.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Trinity Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 11.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
New Way Learning Academy came up short against Trinity Christian when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 7-4. Can New Way Learning Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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