Summit Academy is 0-4 against Leechburg since April of 2023 but things could change on Monday. The Knights will challenge the Blue Devils at 3:45 p.m. Summit Academy has given up an average of 16.3 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Summit Academy is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 26th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They lost 18-0 to Union Area.
Leechburg came out on top against River Valley on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run fourth inning. The Blue Devils were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Panthers. Considering the Blue Devils have won 11 matches by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Chase Henry was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jake Cummings, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Garrett Jones, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Leechburg always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Summit Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Leechburg, their record is now 13-2.
Summit Academy suffered a grim 24-1 defeat to Leechburg in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Knights avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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