Hephzibah is 0-10 against Academy of Richmond County since March of 2021 but things could change on Monday. The Rebels will be playing at home against the Musketeers at 6:00 p.m. Hephzibah is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Hephzibah turned things around against Cross Creek last Wednesday. They blew past the Razorbacks 17-4. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Rebels considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Trenton Dunn
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Trenton Dunn was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with five stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Joel Mendez, who scored a run and stole four bases while going 2-for-3.
Hephzibah was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They are 3-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Academy of Richmond County lost 11-3 to Aquinas on Friday. The Musketeers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Parker Skedsvold was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games he's played.
Academy of Richmond County's defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Hephzibah, their victory bumped their record up to 7-13.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Hephzibah has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 12.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Academy of Richmond County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Hephzibah suffered a grim 17-2 defeat to Academy of Richmond County when the teams last played back in March. Will the Rebels have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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