The Master's Academy Eagles will square off against the Merritt Island Christian Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Master's Academy lost 23-5 to Mount Dora Christian Academy on Monday. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Bulldogs recently, as the team has come up short the last eight times they've met.
Lauren McMeel made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Merritt Island Christian's offense. They came up short against Melbourne Central Catholic on Friday, falling 17-0. The loss was the Cougars' first of the season.
Master's Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Merritt Island Christian, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Master's Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Merritt Island Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Master's Academy might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Merritt Island Christian when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Master's Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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