Pusch Ridge Christian Academy has been on the road for two straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the American Leadership Academy - West Foothills Guardians at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy came up short against Mica Mountain and fell 10-6.
Bubba Mustain made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Lincoln Miller, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, American Leadership Academy - West Foothills stacked a ninth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Wednesday. They blew past St. John Paul II Catholic 36-1. American Leadership Academy - West Foothills' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Parker Schmidt looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit.
On the hitting side, Gabe Kellett was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with six RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Johnny Garcia, who scored five runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 16-8. As for American Leadership Academy - West Foothills, their win bumped their record up to 11-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like American Leadership Academy - West Foothills struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.1. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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