The Augusta E Eagles will square off against the Augusta Prep Day Cavaliers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Augusta E will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Augusta E is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They came out on top against Coastal HomeSchool by a score of 9-4 on Saturday. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Hurricanes: they've now won six in a row.
The team relied heavily on Nathanael Reese, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024. Graham Williams was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Augusta Prep Day lost 10-4 to Lincoln County on Monday. The loss was the Cavaliers' first of the season.
Parker Hollimon was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hollimon was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI.
In other batting news, Dakota Dunn made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Peyton Prouty, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Having lost for the first time this season, Augusta Prep Day fell to 2-1. As for Augusta E, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Augusta E's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. Augusta E has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Augusta Prep Day, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Augusta E continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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