Baseball Recap: Charlotte Christian Gets the Win

Charlotte Christian had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 victory over the Desert View Jaguars on Wednesday.

Jack Beard

Batters Struck Out

02/26/25 vs Desert View	4
05/03/24 vs Providence Day	0
04/22/24 vs SouthLake Christian Academy	1
04/20/24 @ Charlotte Latin	2
04/12/24 @ Cannon	6

Jack Beard looked comfortable as he tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.

At the plate, Owen Farrell was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Hudson Simmons was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.

Charlotte Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .519. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Desert View only posted an OBP of .333.

Charlotte Christian didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-0 win against Ysleta on the 27th. As for Desert View, they have also already played their next matchup, a 13-6 defeat against Campo Verde on the 28th.