Baseball Preview: High Point Baptist Academy Eagles vs. Coventry Christian
High Point Baptist Academy is 3-0 against Coventry Christian since March of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The High Point Baptist Academy Eagles will head out on the road to challenge Coventry Christian at 3:45 p.m. High Point Baptist Academy will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
High Point Baptist Academy is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Lancaster County Christian (and have done all season long). High Point Baptist Academy blew past Lancaster County Christian 13-6.
Landon Richard was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Richard was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Bradon Howe was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Colton Swenson, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Coventry Christian suffered a rough 13-4 loss at the hands of Christian School of York on Tuesday. Coventry Christian has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jeffrey Swartz made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Swartz is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
High Point Baptist Academy's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-1. As for Coventry Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. High Point Baptist Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Coventry Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
High Point Baptist Academy took their victory against Coventry Christian when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 15-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for High Point Baptist Academy since the team 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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