The First Baptist Academy Lions will head out on the road to square off against the Barron Collier Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
First Baptist Academy had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over Northridge on Friday. The win was just what First Baptist Academy needed coming off of a 10-3 loss in their prior matchup.
Tyler Wells spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, Trace Hoff was incredible, going 3-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Johnny Klevanosky, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Barron Collier can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent game on Thursday. They put the hurt on Golden Gate with a sharp 7-1 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Barron Collier.
Nate Kantor looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Carson Felts was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Mikey Metcalf, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
First Baptist Academy's record is now 6-8. As for Barron Collier, their record now sits at 12-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. First Baptist Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Barron Collier struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
First Baptist Academy might still be hurting after the 7-1 defeat they got from Barron Collier in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Thankfully for First Baptist Academy, RETT KELLEY (who didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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