The King's Academy Wins Big Over Benjamin 13-0
Yesterday afternoon The King’s Academy Lions visited the Benjamin Buccaneers and won in dominating fashion as they not only shut out the home team, but their offense received production up and down the lineup as they put up 13 runs which would eventually end the game in a mercy rule after 5 innings, 13-0.
For The King’s Academy, they got a stellar start from 2021 RHP Kyle Barnowski who struck out seven and allowed only one hit in four innings of work. The uncommitted righty sat 84-86 mph with his fastball, touching 87 while also mixing in a 66-67 mph curveball that showed depth and generated plenty of swings and misses. Barnowski also chipped in offensively, going 1-for-3 with a double and run scored.
Offensively, The King’s Academy had a standout day and were lead at the top of the lineup out of the 1-3 spots by 2020 OF Tripp Butler (2-for-4 with two runs scored, two RBIs) 2020 OF Robert Fox (3-for-4 with three runs scored, two RBIs) and 2021 OF Matt Faranda (1-for-3 with two runs scored, 2 RBIs) These three powered the Lions lineup during a 10-run fifth inning where it seemed like everyone got a hit including 2021 IF Collin Donnelly who went 1-for-3 on the day which included a two run double in the inning.
For The King’s Academy they moved to 6-2 on the season while The Benjamin School fell to 2-4.
Players of the Game
2021 RHP Kyle Barnowski (The King’s Academy, FL)
Uncommitted. Projectable, athletic frame standing at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds. Works out of a simple windup and repeats well, stays tight throughout his windup. Fastball mostly sat in the 84-86 mph range, touching 87 while mixing in a 66-67 mph curveball that showed depth and threw for strikes consistently. Struck out seven over four innings pitched and displayed a command of the zone, getting first pitch strikes. At times he can fall off to the side on his landing. There’s present athleticism and still more velocity to come.
2020 OF Robert Fox (The King’s Academy, FL)
Uncommitted. Long, lean frame standing at 6-foot-3, 170 pounds. Displayed above average bat speed from the left side of the plate, ability to go gap-to-gap as he went 3-for-4 at the plate which included base hits to the left-center and right-center field gaps. Some feel for the barrel and stays balanced throughout. Above average runner. More power to come he continues to fill out his frame.
2021 OF Matthew Faranda (The King’s Academy, FL)
Uncommitted. Lean, athletic frame standing at 6-foot, 155 pounds with projection. Stood out offensively from the left side of the plate where he showed quick hands and the ability to jump on the fastball in the zone. Went 1-for-3 at the plate which included a two-run triple that was laced deep into right field. Above average runner on the base paths.
