Softball Game Preview: Central Florida Christian Academy Eagles vs. Ocala Christian Crusaders

Central Florida Christian Academy is 0-3 against Ocala Christian since March of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Eagles will head out to square off against the Crusaders at 4:30 p.m. Central Florida Christian Academy has given up an average of 14.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Central Florida Christian Academy is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to ten runs on Monday, they were much more limited against Seabreeze on Tuesday. They lost 15-1 to the Sandcrabs.

Central Florida Christian Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jahniyah Whitted, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Ocala Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against Seven Rivers Christian, falling 16-1.

Central Florida Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Ocala Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.

Central Florida Christian Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. The Eagles have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Ocala Christian, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Central Florida Christian Academy continue to outrun the ball?

Central Florida Christian Academy suffered a grim 17-0 defeat to Ocala Christian when the teams last played back in February of 2022. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.