The Hephzibah Rebels will square off against the Augusta Prep Day Cavaliers at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Hephzibah is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
On Saturday, Hephzibah came up short against Westside and fell 6-3. The Rebels have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hephzibah saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Richard Gonzalez, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI. Those two hits gave Gonzalez a new career-high. Another was Cristian Diaz, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one double.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Augusta Prep Day, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They walked away with a 5-2 win over Westminster Christian Academy on Friday.
Scott Williams was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Augusta Prep Day pushed their record up to 6-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Hephzibah, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-11.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hephzibah has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .468. However, it's not like Augusta Prep Day struggles in that department as they've averaged .487. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hephzibah suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Augusta Prep Day in their previous matchup back in February. Will Hephzibah have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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