Baseball Game Preview: Ben Lippen Falcons vs. Northside Christian Academy Crusaders

The Ben Lippen Falcons will head out on the road to take on the Northside Christian Academy Crusaders at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.

On Tuesday, Ben Lippen beat Northside Christian Academy 5-2.

Sean Lee and Mason O'Cain did most of the damage at the plate: Lee scored a run while going 1-for-3, while O'Cain went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Micah Ott, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.

This is the second loss in a row for Northside Christian Academy and nudges their season record down to 2-2. As for Ben Lippen, they now have a winning record of 2-1.

Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ben Lippen has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .479. However, it's not like Northside Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .504. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.