Pinecrest Academy was not the first on the board on Tuesday, but they got there more often. They came out on top against Cornerstone Prep Academy by a score of 12-8. That's two games straight that Pinecrest Academy has won by exactly four runs.
Will Sauter made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Sauter has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Sauter was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Pinecrest Academy got a massive performance out of Chris Calupca, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Matthew Mitchell was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Cornerstone Prep Academy's side, Isaiah Stahl made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Owen Dichiara, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
The victory made it two in a row for Pinecrest Academy and bumps their season record up to 6-8. As for Cornerstone Prep Academy, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pinecrest Academy will take on Cornerstone Prep Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Cornerstone Prep Academy, they will be playing at home against Cherokee Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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