Baseball Game Preview: Lake Mead Christian Academy Eagles vs. White Pine Bobcats

For the second straight game, Lake Mead Christian Academy will face off against White Pine. The Eagles will face off against the Bobcats at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Lake Mead Christian Academy has ten straight victories, White Pine has four straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.

The home team had come away the winner the last four times Lake Mead Christian Academy and White Pine had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Eagles were the clear victors by a 16-2 margin over the Bobcats on Friday. Considering the Eagles have won 17 contests by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Hunter Zierleyn made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two RBI and one run.

In other batting news, Bowe Farmer was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Danny Yeates, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.

Lake Mead Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in five consecutive games.

Lake Mead Christian Academy pushed their record up to 20-1 with the win, which was their 11th straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.2 runs over those games. As for White Pine, their loss dropped their record down to 11-11.

Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lake Mead Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .581. However, it's not like White Pine struggles in that department as they've averaged .488. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.