Baseball Game Preview: Timberlake Christian Tornadoes vs. Westover Christian Academy Bulldogs

The Timberlake Christian Tornadoes will head out to face off against the Westover Christian Academy Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Timberlake Christian is looking for their season's first victory.

Timberlake Christian came into this matchup off a tough 14-run defeat on Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Faith Christian Academy by a score of 7-5 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Tornadoes have suffered since March 19, 2024.

Aaron Higey put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Higey was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases and one run.

In other batting news, David Crump was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.

Meanwhile, Westover Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy, falling 21-1.

Elijah Johnson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run. That home run was his first of the season.

Timberlake Christian's record is now 0-10. As for Westover Christian Academy, their record now sits at 3-5.

The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Timberlake Christian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Westover Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.

Timberlake Christian might still be hurting after the 14-4 loss they got from Westover Christian Academy when the teams last played back in March. Can the Tornadoes avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.