Baseball Game Preview: Citizens Christian Academy Patriots vs. Terrell Academy Eagles

The Citizens Christian Academy Patriots are taking a road trip to take on the Terrell Academy Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Citizens Christian Academy will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.

Citizens Christian Academy had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 14-run drubbing they dealt First Preparatory Christian Academy on Wednesday. The Patriots blew past the Highlanders 17-3. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by ten runs or more this season.

Gray McLean was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, Skyler Woods was a standout: he scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. That stolen base was his first of the season. Jonathan Rutland was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4.

Terrell Academy not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since February 25th. Everything went their way against Deerfield-Windsor as they made off with an 8-1 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

Citizens Christian Academy's record now sits at 6-3-1. As for Terrell Academy, their record is now 6-7.

Citizens Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 14-4 loss they got from Terrell Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can the Patriots avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.