Baseball Game Preview: Westover Christian Academy Bulldogs vs. Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Ospreys

The Westover Christian Academy Bulldogs will challenge the Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Ospreys at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Westover Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.

On Monday, Westover Christian Academy came up short against Roanoke Valley Christian and fell 6-2. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Ben Knecht

Runs

04/14/25 @ Roanoke Valley Christian	2
03/28/25 @ Timberlake Christian	2
03/11/25 @ Faith Christian Academy	2
04/10/25 vs Carlisle	1
04/08/25 vs Faith Christian Academy	1
+ 1 more games

Ben Knecht made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double. Westover Christian Academy is 2-1 when Knecht posts two or more runs, but 1-3 otherwise. Logan Smith also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen bases of the season.

Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three matchup, Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Temple Christian a 10-0 shutout on Friday. The Ospreys might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by seven runs or more this season.

Alex Crowl was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Micah Payne was another key player, going 2-for-3 with five stolen bases and two runs.

Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .524. They are 5-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Westover Christian Academy now has a losing record of 3-4. As for Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 8-6.

Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Westover Christian Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .355. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Westover Christian Academy suffered a grim 23-1 defeat to Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.