The Hawthorne Math & Science Academy Aviators will square off against the New Roads Jaguars at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Neither Hawthorne Math & Science Academy nor New Roads posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They lost 10-0 to Lennox Academy.
Meanwhile, New Roads didn't have quite enough to beat Buckley on Monday and fell 3-2. The Jaguars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Xavier Walker put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed since back in February. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7-1. As for New Roads, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Hawthorne Math & Science Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like New Roads struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.3 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from New Roads in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Aviators have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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