Baseball Game Preview: Countryside Christian Minutemen vs. Mount Dora Christian Academy Bulldogs

For the second straight game, Countryside Christian will face off against Mount Dora Christian Academy. The Minutemen will face off against the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Countryside Christian has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with three straight defeats, while Mount Dora Christian Academy will come in with three straight wins.

Countryside Christian heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Monday. They came up short against Mount Dora Christian Academy, falling 16-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Minutemen were not able to get on the board.

For Mount Dora Christian Academy's part, Ethan Priest looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Priest also tossed a walk, which is notable because the Bulldogs are 4-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 10-12 otherwise.

At the plate, Weston Barrett was a standout: he fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 3-for-3. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Braden Waring, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.

Mount Dora Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .655. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Countryside Christian's loss dropped their record down to 14-7. As for Mount Dora Christian Academy, they now have a winning record of 14-13.

Countryside Christian's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's match. The Minutemen have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 8.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Mount Dora Christian Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Countryside Christian continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.