Baseball Game Preview: Alpaugh Buffalos vs. Legacy Christian Academy Lions

Alpaugh hasn't had much luck against Legacy Christian Academy recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Alpaugh will host Legacy Christian Academy at 4:15 p.m. Alpaugh has given up an average of 16 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Alpaugh is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game dating back to last season last Saturday. They lost 15-1 to Orosi.

Meanwhile, Legacy Christian Academy entered their tilt with Laton on Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They never let the Mustangs get on the board and left with a 4-0 victory. That's two games straight that the Lions have won by exactly four runs.

Laton's batters probably weren't too happy with Jackson Balden, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 20 Ks (he gave up zero walks). Balden has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in five consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Legacy Christian Academy's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Chase Newlen, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Parker Kirstine was another, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.

Alpaugh's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Legacy Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1-1.

Alpaugh suffered a grim 18-3 defeat to Legacy Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will Alpaugh have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.