For the second straight game, Carrick will face off against Obama Academy of International Studies. The Raiders are taking a road trip to challenge the Eagles at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Carrick was handed a ten-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Obama Academy of International Studies 5-4.
For Obama Academy of International Studies' part, Caleb Myers made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Myers has become a key player for the Eagles: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-2 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Braylon Johnson, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Obama Academy of International Studies' defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 4-3. As for Carrick, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Carrick has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Obama Academy of International Studies struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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