Baseball Game Preview: Cornerstone Christian Eagles vs. Mt. Pleasant Christian Lions

Cornerstone Christian is a perfect 4-0 against Mt. Pleasant Christian since March of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Lions at 4:30 p.m. Cornerstone Christian is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.

Fans were treated to a battle of the Eagles two weeks ago. Cornerstone Christian put the hurt on Clay County Christian Academy with a sharp 17-2 victory. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for Cornerstone Christian this season.

Colby Harrison

Batters Struck Out

03/21/25 @ Clay County Christian Academy	11
03/14/25 @ Tabernacle	1
03/08/25 vs Unity Christian	3
05/11/24 vs Russell Christian Academy	5
05/10/24 vs Brooklane Baptist	6
+ 8 more games

J.R. Monroe and Colby Harrison made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Monroe tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Harrison didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2024. At bat, Monroe got on base in four of his six plate appearances with one home run, three stolen bases, and four RBI, while Harrison scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. That home run marked the first that Monroe launched this season.

In other batting news, Gage Donaldson was incredible, going 3-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Bolton Lawton, who scored three runs while going 2-for-5.

Cornerstone Christian lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Mt. Pleasant Christian's offense. They came up short against Evangel Christian on Tuesday, falling 15-0. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Cornerstone Christian pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.2 runs over those games. As for Mt. Pleasant Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Cornerstone Christian took their win against Mt. Pleasant Christian when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 9-3 score. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Lions have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.