The Arkansas Baseball Academy began the day competing against their in-state prospect team rival, the Arkansas Express. Chris Oldner from the Arkansas Baseball Academy pitched very well against the Express, but some miscues in the outfield helped the Arkansas Express to pull the game out. CJ Engle, senior catcher from Benton, had an exceptional game behind the plate and at the plate. CJ Engle threw runners stealing and was clocked at 1.9 from the pop of the mint to his release to second base. CJ Engle was 2 for 3 with 2 triples, but CJ and Chris Oldner's effort fell short against the Express losing the game 10 to 7.
The Arkansas Baseball Academy came back at the 3 o'clock game to face their friendly in-state rival the Arkansas Select. The game started out as a bang from the Select as jumped on the Arkansas Baseball Academy early, but CJ Engle came back in the second game to pitch and ultimately quite the Select. As CJ Engle took control of the game from the mound, the Arkansas Baseball Academy went to work offensively by piling a total of 21 runs at the end of the game. The game was halted after the sixth inning with the Arkansas Baseball Academy winning the game 21 to 12.
Next up: Sunday, October 4 at the University of the Ozarks against the Arkansas Express
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