Baseball Game Preview: Forge Christian Fury vs. Colorado Academy Mustangs

For the second straight game, Forge Christian will face off against Colorado Academy. The Fury will square off against the Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Forge Christian is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 11 games.

Forge Christian is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: Colorado Academy, who was ranked 15th at the time (Forge Christian was ranked 11th). The Fury came out on top against the Mustangs by a score of 5-2 on Tuesday.

Brock Wycoff spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jonah Boykin, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Easton Wilde, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run.

Forge Christian pushed their record up to 15-2 with the victory, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 8.4 runs this season. As for Colorado Academy, the defeat snapped their winning streak at nine games and leaves them with a 14-2 record.

Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Forge Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. However, it's not like Colorado Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .449. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.