For the second straight game, Farragut will face off against Chicago Academy. The Admirals will head out on the road to face off against the Cougars at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Farragut has three straight wins, Chicago Academy has seven straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Wednesday, Farragut made easy work of Chicago Academy and carried off a 12-2 victory. The Admirals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by six runs or more this season.
Robert DeMateo was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Farragut's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-5 when he doesn't).
Yoel Guerra
| 04/14/25 @ Steinmetz College Prep | 4 |
| 04/11/25 vs Steinmetz College Prep | 3 |
| 04/16/25 vs Chicago Academy | 2 |
| 03/27/25 @ Goode STEM Academy | 2 |
| 03/26/25 vs Lindblom | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
In other batting news, Farragut got a massive performance out of Yoel Guerra, who went 1-for-4 with four stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Guerra has become a key player for the Admirals: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-5 otherwise. Freddy Garcia was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Farragut kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.
Farragut's record now sits at 8-5. As for Chicago Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.
Chicago Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Farragut hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .354. It's a different story for Chicago Academy, though, as they've only averaged .225. Will they be able to contain Farragut's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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