Baseball Preview: Wilson Christian Academy Chargers vs. Vandalia Christian Vikings
Wilson Christian Academy is 5-0 against Vandalia Christian since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Wilson Christian Academy Chargers will head out on the road to take on the Vandalia Christian Vikings at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Wilson Christian Academy will head into Thursday's match after some sweet revenge against Raleigh HomeSchool: Wilson Christian Academy couldn't quite topple Raleigh HomeSchool on Thursday, but it was still a huge improvement compared to the six-run loss they took when the two last played. Wilson Christian Academy put the hurt on Raleigh HomeSchool with a sharp 13-3 victory.
Mack Wiggins was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Kriger, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Meanwhile, Vandalia Christian had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past Tabernacle Christian 8-2. Winning may never get old, but Vandalia Christian sure is getting used to it with their eighth in a row.
Vandalia Christian saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was AJ Feaster, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Carson Oates, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Wilson Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-9 record this season. As for Vandalia Christian, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-4.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wilson Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. However, it's not like Vandalia Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .463. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wilson Christian Academy beat Vandalia Christian 6-2 when the teams last played back in May of 2022. The rematch might be a little tougher for Wilson Christian Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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