The Wake Christian Academy Bulldogs will take on the Thales Academy Rolesville Knights at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Wake Christian Academy has given up an average of 15 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
While Wake Christian Academy's victory against GRACE Christian wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Wake Christian Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against GRACE Christian on Thursday, sneaking past 12-11. Considering the Bulldogs' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Claire Chandler was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. She also launched a home run, marking her first of the season. Chloe Williams was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Meanwhile, Thales Academy Rolesville fell victim to Wilson Christian Academy and their airtight pitching crew last Tuesday. They lost 16-0 to the Chargers. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Knights were not able to get on the board.
Wake Christian Academy now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Thales Academy Rolesville, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Thales Academy Rolesville's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Wake Christian Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .412. It's a different story for Thales Academy Rolesville, though, as they've only averaged .239. Will they be able to contain Wake Christian Academy's hitters?
Everything went Wake Christian Academy's way against Thales Academy Rolesville in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, as Wake Christian Academy made off with an 11-1 win. Will Wake Christian Academy repeat their success, or does Thales Academy Rolesville has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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