The Meadowbrook Academy Mustangs will take on the Riverside Christian Wranglers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meadowbrook Academy has given up an average of 20.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Meadowbrook Academy is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Monday. They lost 22-3 to Cedar Key.
Meadowbrook Academy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was JAMES MARSHALL, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. LUKE CHARSKE also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Riverside Christian brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They put the hurt on Jefferson County with a sharp 10-1 victory on Tuesday. The win was some much needed relief for the Wranglers as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Haiden Duke spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up nine Ks. He has become a key player for Riverside Christian: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least eight strikeouts, but 1-4 otherwise.
At the plate, Kyan Cooper was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two RBI, and one run. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in hits. Gabe Pate was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Riverside Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .438. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Riverside Christian's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Meadowbrook Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Meadowbrook Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Riverside Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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