Pinecrest Academy Cadence is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Monday. They will venture away from home to challenge the Durango Trailblazers at 3:30 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Pinecrest Academy Cadence is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 15 runs two weeks ago, they were much more limited against Sports Leadership & Management two weeks ago. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (15-0), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The contest marked the first time this year in which they were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Durango was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 16-0 to Mojave.
Pinecrest Academy Cadence has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season. Durango's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pinecrest Academy Cadence has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .533. However, it's not like Durango struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Pinecrest Academy Cadence's way against Durango when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Pinecrest Academy Cadence made off with a 16-6 win. Will Pinecrest Academy Cadence repeat their success, or does Durango have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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