The Mount de Sales Academy Cavaliers will be playing in front of their home fans against Cristo Rey Atlanta at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Mount de Sales Academy will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Last Thursday, Mount de Sales Academy beat John Milledge Academy 6-1. That's two games straight that Mount de Sales Academy has won by exactly five runs.
The team relied heavily on Jared Diaz, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Bricen Smith, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run.
Meanwhile, Cristo Rey Atlanta fell victim to Stratford Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They suffered a tough 15-0 defeat at the hands of the Eagles. The game marked that first time this season in which Cristo Rey Atlanta was not able to get on the board.
Mount de Sales Academy's victory bumped their record up to 12-2-1. As for Cristo Rey Atlanta, they now have a losing record at 2-3-2.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mount de Sales Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Cristo Rey Atlanta struggles in that department as they've averaged .518. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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