New Roads is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Wednesday. They will venture away from home to square off against the Hawthorne Math & Science Academy Aviators at 6:00 p.m. Neither New Roads nor Hawthorne Math & Science Academy posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
On Monday, New Roads didn't have quite enough to beat Buckley and fell 3-2. The Jaguars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Xavier Walker was huge no matter where he played even without the win. 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.
Meanwhile, Hawthorne Math & Science Academy fell victim to Lennox Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Panthers, falling 10-0. The Aviators' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.
New Roads' loss dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Hawthorne Math & Science Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. New Roads has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Hawthorne Math & Science Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Everything went New Roads' way against Hawthorne Math & Science Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as New Roads made off with an 11-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Jaguars since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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