Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is 9-1 against Tanque Verde since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions will head out on the road to challenge the Tanque Verde Hawks at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They never let American Leadership Academy - West Foothills onto the board and left with a 10-0 win on Thursday.
Lincoln Miller made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Miller was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Noah Secrest, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brandon Taylor, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Tanque Verde entered their tilt with Rio Rico with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Hawks 12-2.
Trevor Carlson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Beck Caballero, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Landon Walker was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's record is now 17-8. As for Tanque Verde, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-7-1 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Tanque Verde struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Tanque Verde when the teams last played back in April of 2023, sneaking past 2-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy 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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