Baseball Game Preview: Landmark Christian War Eagles vs. Mount Vernon Mustangs

The Landmark Christian War Eagles are taking a road trip to challenge the Mount Vernon Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Landmark Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.

Landmark Christian barely beat Galloway the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Landmark Christian blew past Galloway 19-4 on Tuesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the War Eagles as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Landmark Christian got a massive performance out of Taylor Casson, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. That's the most runs Casson has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Niles Redrick, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.

Landmark Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .652. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Meanwhile, Mount Vernon suffered their biggest loss since February 20, 2024 on Wednesday. They lost 15-5 to Walker.

Mount Vernon has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season. Landmark Christian's record now sits at 7-9.

Landmark Christian couldn't quite get it done against Mount Vernon when the teams last played back in March of 2021 as they fell 10-5. Can Landmark Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.