Baseball Preview: Vandalia Christian Vikings vs. Wilson Christian Academy Chargers
Vandalia Christian is 0-5 against Wilson Christian Academy since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Vandalia Christian Vikings will play host again on Tuesday to welcome the Wilson Christian Academy Chargers, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Vandalia Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They blew past Tabernacle Christian 8-2. Eight seems to be a good number for Vandalia Christian as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Vandalia Christian's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was AJ Feaster, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Oates, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, everything went Wilson Christian Academy's way against Raleigh HomeSchool on Thursday as Wilson Christian Academy made off with a 13-3 win.
Mack Wiggins was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Charlie Scott was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Vandalia Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. As for Wilson Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 11-9.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Vandalia Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .463. However, it's not like Wilson Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .459. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Vandalia Christian came up short against Wilson Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2022, falling 6-2. Will Vandalia Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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