Times Squared Academy is 0-4 against Central since May of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Knights at 4:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Times Squared Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Mt. Pleasant with a sharp 27-2 win. The Eagles have beaten the Kilties the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Kilties has come to flipping the script.
Ashley Baez was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Soriah Caminero, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Times Squared Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .971. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last matchup, Central made sure to put some runs up on the board against Juanita Sanchez Complex on Wednesday. The Knights were the clear victors by a 17-6 margin over the Cavaliers. The Knights might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by 11 runs or more this season.
The team relied heavily on Janet Batista, who went 2-for-6 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Neilah Martinez was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one triple and one RBI.
Times Squared Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Central, their win bumped their record up to 7-3.
Times Squared Academy might still be hurting after the 13-1 loss they got from Central in their previous matchup back in April of 2022. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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