Kerr-Vance Academy and Lawrence Academy are an even 4-4 against one another since May of 2016, but likely not for long. The Kerr-Vance Academy Spartans will square off against the Lawrence Academy Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Kerr-Vance Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. Everything went their way against Halifax Academy as Kerr-Vance Academy made off with an 11-3 win. Kerr-Vance Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six games by eight runs or more this season.
Tim Hudson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Hudson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hudson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nathan Mcdaniel, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Thomas Wilson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Lawrence Academy waltzed into their match on Monday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. They came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 4-1.
Like Kerr-Vance Academy, Lawrence Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Conner Ferebee. On the mound, he tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ferebee was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mari Larry, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Mike Lee, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Kerr-Vance Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-6. As for Lawrence Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Kerr-Vance Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Lawrence Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .464. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Kerr-Vance Academy came up short against Lawrence Academy when the teams last played back in March, falling 3-0. Can Kerr-Vance Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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