The Piedmont Community Charter Patriots will take on the Pinnacle Classical Academy Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Piedmont Community Charter has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Pinnacle Classical Academy will arrive with three straight victories.
Piedmont Community Charter lost 10-3 to Ambassador Christian School on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Pinnacle Classical Academy hadn't done well against Hickory Christian Academy recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Pinnacle Classical Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Hickory Christian Academy, sneaking past 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since April 25, 2024.
Tyler Johnson made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Johnson was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eli Stroud, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple. Another player making a difference was Jake McNeily, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
Pinnacle Classical Academy's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Piedmont Community Charter, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.
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