The Atlantic Shores Christian Seahawks will head out on the road to square off against the Southampton Academy Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Atlantic Shores Christian has given up an average of 11 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Atlantic Shores Christian is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 21 runs on Monday, they were much more limited against Greenbrier Christian Academy on Tuesday. They lost 12-1 to the Gators. The Seahawks haven't had much luck with the Gators recently, as the team has come up short the last eight times they've met.
Atlantic Shores Christian saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Skylar Carter, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Southampton Academy came up short against Brunswick Academy on Wednesday and fell 5-2.
Atlantic Shores Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Southampton Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7-1 record this season.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Atlantic Shores Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .360. However, it's not like Southampton Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .344. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Atlantic Shores Christian came out on top in a nail-biter against Southampton Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2022, sneaking past 3-2. Will the Seahawks repeat their success, or do the Raiders have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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