Baseball Recap: Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill Wins Going Away Against Neuse Christian Academy

Lion

Margin (Wins)

04/08/25 vs St. Thomas More Academy	18
04/15/25 vs Neuse Christian Academy	14
03/14/25 @ Friendship Christian	14
04/03/25 @ St. Thomas More Academy	12
03/25/25 @ Thales Academy Apex	12

Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill won the last time they faced Neuse Christian Academy and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Lion blew past the Lions 16-2. The Lion might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by 12 runs or more this season.

Andrew Cavender made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is undefeated (and 4-7 when he doesn't). Cavender was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.

In other batting news, Dalton Burgin was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024. Nathaniel Allen was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .579. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

The win got Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill back to even at 7-7. As for Neuse Christian Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill is set to face off against their familiar foe Friendship Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Neuse Christian Academy will challenge rival Thales Academy Rolesville at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.