Baseball Game Preview: Tupelo Christian Prep Eagles vs. Strayhorn Mustangs

Tupelo Christian Prep is a perfect 4-0 against Strayhorn since March of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. Tupelo Christian Prep will host Strayhorn at 2:00 p.m. Tupelo Christian Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.2 runs per game this season.

Tupelo Christian Prep's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 17-0 margin over Biggersville. The game was the first time the Eagles have beaten the Lions on their field since May 13, 2021.

Jax Coker

Runs

03/21/25 @ Biggersville	4
03/11/25 vs Pelahatchie	2
03/07/25 @ Tremont	2
02/28/25 @ Strayhorn	2
02/25/25 vs New Site	2
+ 4 more games

The team relied heavily on Jax Coker, who scored four runs while going 3-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Tupelo Christian Prep's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-6 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Dawson Ward, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and three RBI.

Tupelo Christian Prep was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .538. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Meanwhile, Strayhorn lost 16-6 to Washington on Friday.

Strayhorn saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aiyden Saulsberry, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.

Tupelo Christian Prep is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. Strayhorn dropped their record down to 3-7 with the defeat, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Tupelo Christian Prep has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Strayhorn struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Tupelo Christian Prep took their win against Strayhorn in their previous meeting back in February by a conclusive 16-3. Will Tupelo Christian Prep repeat their success, or does Strayhorn has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.