Baseball Game Preview: Peoples Baptist Academy Knights vs. Victory Baptist Warrior

Peoples Baptist Academy is 0-4 against Victory Baptist since March of 2019 but things could change on Monday. The Knights will host the Warrior at 4:00 p.m. Peoples Baptist Academy has given up an average of 9.9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Peoples Baptist Academy is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They lost 11-4 to Trinity Christian School of Griffin.

Meanwhile, Victory Baptist made easy work of Central Christian on Tuesday and carried off a 12-6 win.

Asher Alexander was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Alexander is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jack Morris, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Trent Milligan, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI.

Victory Baptist kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.

Peoples Baptist Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Victory Baptist, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 9-6.

Peoples Baptist Academy couldn't quite finish off Victory Baptist when the teams last played back in March and fell 9-7. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.