Baseball Game Preview: Priory Panthers vs. Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons

For the second straight game, Priory will face off against Crystal Springs Uplands. The Panthers will host the Gryphons at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Priory is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.

Priory is returning to their home field after beating Crystal Springs Uplands on theirs, despite the fact Crystal Springs Uplands has dominated at home this season. The Panthers came out on top against the Gryphons by a score of 7-4 on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.

James Weaver spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks.

Kai Park

Hits (Career)

04/01/25 @ Crystal Springs Uplands	4
03/07/25 vs Pinewood	3
04/30/24 @ Jefferson	3
03/26/24 vs Westmoor	3
03/20/25 @ Crystal Springs Uplands	2

On the hitting side, Kai Park was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Trevor Demkin, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

Priory's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Crystal Springs Uplands, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 9-1.

Crystal Springs Uplands' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Priory hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .355. It's a different story for Crystal Springs Uplands, though, as they've only averaged .223. Will they be able to contain Priory's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.