Baseball Game Preview: Turkeyfoot Valley Area Rams vs. Calvary Christian Academy

The Turkeyfoot Valley Area Rams will challenge Calvary Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Turkeyfoot Valley Area has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Turkeyfoot Valley Area is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Shanksville Stonycreek just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Wednesday. They lost 12-2 to the Vikings. The game marked the Rams' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Zack Ryan

Stolen Base

04/09/25 @ Shanksville Stonycreek	3
04/02/25 vs Ferndale	3
03/26/25 @ Hundred	1
03/25/25 @ Geibel Catholic	6
03/19/25 @ Mapletown	5
+ 2 more games

Zack Ryan was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last seven games he's played dating back to last season. Bobby Dobbins also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Meanwhile, Calvary Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Heritage Academy. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Calvary Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Turkeyfoot Valley Area, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.

Calvary Christian Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Turkeyfoot Valley Area has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .482. It's a different story for Calvary Christian Academy, though, as they've only averaged .286. Will they be able to contain Turkeyfoot Valley Area's hitters?

Turkeyfoot Valley Area couldn't quite get it done against Calvary Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in March as they fell 10-7. Will the Rams have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.