Baseball Game Preview: Blake Bears vs. Nova Classical Academy Knights

Blake is a perfect 3-0 against Nova Classical Academy since April of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Bears will take on the Knights at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Blake managed to slip by Providence Academy the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Bears lost 9-2 to the Lions last Monday. The Bears have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Mounds Park Academy hit Nova Classical Academy with a nine-run sixth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Knights came up short against the Panthers, falling 16-3.

Blake's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Nova Classical Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-10.

Blake got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 against Nova Classical Academy by a conclusive 10-2 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bears since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.