Softball Game Preview: Wilmington Christian Academy Patriots vs. Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders

The Wilmington Christian Academy Patriots will head out on the road to square off against the Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wilmington Christian Academy has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Wilmington Christian Academy is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They came up short against Freedom Christian Academy, falling 19-1.

Wayne Christian hit Harrells Christian Academy with a six-run fifth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Crusaders lost 11-1 to the Eagles. The Crusaders haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.

Breelyn Peed was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and eight unearned) runs off 12 hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.

Harrells Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Wilmington Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5-1.

Wilmington Christian Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's match. The Patriots have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Harrells Christian Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 0.6 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Wilmington Christian Academy continue to outrun the ball?

Wilmington Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Harrells Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Patriots avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.