Baseball Game Preview: Academy of Richmond County Musketeers vs. Augusta Christian Lions

The Academy of Richmond County Musketeers will square off against the Augusta Christian Lions at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Academy of Richmond County has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.

Academy of Richmond County came up short against Swainsboro on Wednesday, falling 18-3.

Academy of Richmond County saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Henry Oliver, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.

Meanwhile, Augusta Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of Cardinal Newman. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Augusta Christian's loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 4-4. As for Academy of Richmond County, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-9.

Academy of Richmond County's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. Academy of Richmond County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Augusta Christian, though, as they've been averaging only 1.4 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Academy of Richmond County continue to outrun the ball?

Academy of Richmond County suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Augusta Christian in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Will Academy of Richmond County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.