After two games on the road, Pensacola Christian Academy is heading back home. They will take on the West Florida Baptist Academy Conquerors at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Pensacola Christian Academy will head into Tuesday's contest having proved themselves against Central Christian: Pensacola Christian Academy took a 14-point loss the last time they faced off against Central Christian, but they managed to turn things around on Tuesday. Pensacola Christian Academy narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Central Christian 9-7.
Pensacola Christian Academy saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jed Fears, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Micah Gettle, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, West Florida Baptist Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They blew past East Hill Christian 16-7. West Florida Baptist Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Owen Beard made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Beard has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Beard was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Parker Byrd was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and a triple. Adin Fleming was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Pensacola Christian Academy now has a winning record of 8-7. As for West Florida Baptist Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-9 record this season.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pensacola Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .467. However, it's not like West Florida Baptist Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pensacola Christian Academy beat West Florida Baptist Academy 8-4 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Does Pensacola Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will West Florida Baptist Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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