Baseball Game Preview: Trinity Raiders vs. Hopkins County Central Storm

Trinity and Hopkins County Central are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2018, but likely not for long. The Raiders will head out to challenge the Storm at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Trinity is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.

Trinity came out on top against Varsity Opponent on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive 12-run third inning. The Raiders were the clear victors by a 16-6 margin over Varsity Opponent. The Raiders haven't had any issues with Varsity Opponent recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.

Isaac Hernandez

Runs

04/16/26 vs Varsity Opponent	3
05/05/26 vs Varsity Opponent	2
05/04/26 vs Webster County	2
04/24/26 vs Heritage Christian Academy	2
04/06/26 @ Warren Central	2
+ 8 more games

Trinity got a big performance out of Isaac Hernandez, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. Hernandez has become a key player for the Raiders: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 7-10 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Keaton Abbott, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Trinity was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Meanwhile, Hopkins County Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 8-1 to Ohio County.

Neilan Bruce was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.

Trinity now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Hopkins County Central, they now have a losing record of 10-11.

Trinity couldn't quite get it done against Hopkins County Central in their previous meeting back in March as they fell 4-0. Can the Raiders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.