Baseball Preview: Trinitas Christian vs. Aletheia Christian Academy Lions
After three games on the road, Trinitas Christian is heading back home. They will take on the Aletheia Christian Academy Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Saturday, Trinitas Christian made easy work of Gulf Pointe Latin and carried off an 18-5 win. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Trinitas Christian has managed all season.
Tristan Nelson made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Nelson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Trinitas Christian let Chris Dunham and Jack Strickler loose on the outfield. Dunham went 3-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and a stolen base, while Strickler scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Josh Tenniswood, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Aletheia Christian Academy put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Laurel Hill a 2-0 shutout. Despite the win, that was the fewest runs Aletheia Christian Academy has scored all year.
Like Trinitas Christian, Aletheia Christian Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Josiah Thurmond. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Thurmond was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Thurmond wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ben Alumbaugh, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
Trinitas Christian's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Aletheia Christian Academy, their win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-0.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Trinitas Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .469. However, it's not like Aletheia Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .585. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Trinitas Christian was able to grind out a solid victory over Aletheia Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, winning 7-4. Does Trinitas Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Aletheia Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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