Trinitas Christian will head out on the road to challenge the Central Christian Saints at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Trinitas Christian took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 20-3 margin over Gulf Pointe Latin. Considering Trinitas Christian's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Chase Petersen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those RBI were his first of the season.
| 03/27/25 vs Gulf Pointe Latin | 4 |
| 04/09/24 vs Aletheia Christian Academy | 2 |
| 03/12/24 @ East Hill Christian | 2 |
| 02/20/25 @ Pensacola | 1 |
| 02/03/25 vs West Florida Baptist Academy | 1 |
In other batting news, Jonathan Rook and Landon Varela did most of the damage at the plate: Rook went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one double, while Varela scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Those four runs gave Varela a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jon A Sampson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Trinitas Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Central Christian came into Tuesday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against East Hill Christian on Tuesday as they made off with a 28-1 win. The contest marked the Saints' most dominant victory of the season.
Peyton Bond made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He is becoming a predictor of Central Christian's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 2-1 (and 2-5 when he doesn't). Bond was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring five runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Beckett Simpson was incredible, going 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, six RBI, and three runs. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game. Another player making a difference was Eli Helms, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Trinitas Christian's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Central Christian, their record now sits at 4-6.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Trinitas Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like Central Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .502. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Trinitas Christian might still be hurting after the 17-0 defeat they got from Central Christian in their previous meeting back in March. Can Trinitas Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
