Baseball Game Preview: Brentwood Academy Eagles vs. Montgomery Bell Academy Big Red

For the second straight game, Brentwood Academy will face off against Montgomery Bell Academy. The Eagles will take on the Big Red at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Brentwood Academy has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Brentwood Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Montgomery Bell Academy 3-1. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Eagles as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak.

Drew Atkins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on William Lee, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.

Brentwood Academy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.

Brentwood Academy's win bumped their record up to 8-15. As for Montgomery Bell Academy, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-13.