The Pensacola Christian Academy Warriors will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Pensacola Tigers at 6:30 p.m. Pensacola took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Pensacola Christian Academy, who comes in off a win.
After only two runs in their last match, Pensacola Christian Academy made sure to put some runs up on the board against Atmore Christian on Thursday. Pensacola Christian Academy blew past Atmore Christian 18-1. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Pensacola Christian Academy has managed all season.
Micah Gettle was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Gettle was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Jed Fears was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Tradley Thompson, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Pensacola fell victim to Pine Forest and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles. Pensacola's defeat continues an unfortunate trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
RUPERT SPROLES spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks.
Pensacola Christian Academy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Pensacola, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Pensacola Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Pensacola struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.8 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Pensacola Christian Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Pensacola in their previous meeting back in February, sneaking past 18-17. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pensacola Christian Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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