The First Academy Eagles will head out on the road to square off against the Tavares Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. First Academy will be strutting in after a victory while Tavares will be coming in after a loss.
Last Monday, First Academy had just enough and edged Geneva out 8-6.
Nate Johnson made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Johnson was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Reid Patterson was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Bryson Barnett, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Tavares came up short against Mount Dora on Thursday and fell 8-4.
Tavares saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brayden Jacobs, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
First Academy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Tavares, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Tavares' pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: First Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .426. It's a different story for Tavares, though, as they've only averaged .178. Will they be able to contain First Academy's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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