Baseball Game Preview: Winston Academy Patriots vs. Manchester Academy Mavericks

For the second straight game, Winston Academy will face off against Manchester Academy. The Patriots will host the Mavericks at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Winston Academy heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Tuesday. They fell just short of Manchester Academy by a score of 5-4.

Tripp Hill made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. Another player making a difference was Eli Goforth, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.

Winston Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 19-10. As for Manchester Academy, their win bumped their record up to 28-9.

Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Winston Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .448. However, it's not like Manchester Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .469. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.