Baseball Game Preview: Liberty Christian Academy Heat vs. Wayne Christian Eagles

Liberty Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Wayne Christian recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Heat will challenge the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Liberty Christian Academy has given up an average of 11.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Liberty Christian Academy came up short against Coastal Christian on Thursday, falling 17-5. The Heat have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Landon Houston and Conner Taylor did some serious damage despite the final result: Houston got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and two RBI, while Taylor scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Tylon Hunter also deserves some recognition as he got his first hits of the season.

Meanwhile, Wayne Christian didn't have quite enough to beat Greenfield on Thursday and fell 3-2. The Eagles have struggled against the Knights recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.

Wayne Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Liberty Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.

The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Liberty Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Wayne Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.3 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.

Liberty Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 16-1 defeat they got from Wayne Christian in their previous meeting on Friday. Can the Heat avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.