First Academy hasn't had much luck against Hernando Christian Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lions at 6:00 p.m. Hernando Christian Academy took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on First Academy, who comes in off a win.
First Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Wildwood with a sharp 15-4 win. Considering the Eagles have won seven contests by more than eight runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Hernando Christian Academy lost 22-6 to Seven Rivers Christian on Tuesday.
Piper Gill made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole five bases while going 2-for-3. Charlotte Merenda was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
First Academy has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games. As for Hernando Christian Academy, they dropped their record down to 1-12 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
First Academy took their win against Hernando Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 23-3 score. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lions turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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