For the first time this season, Trinitas Christian will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will be playing at home against the Gulf Pointe Latin Gladiators at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with five consecutive losses dating back to last season for Trinitas Christian and four for Gulf Pointe Latin.
Trinitas Christian fell victim to Central Christian and their airtight pitching crew last Monday. They lost 17-0 to the Saints.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Gulf Pointe Latin and East Hill Christian, and East Hill Christian kept the tradition alive. Gulf Pointe Latin came up short against East Hill Christian on Tuesday, falling 13-3. One positive for the Gladiators, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Chace Porten was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabriel Biagini, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one triple.
Gulf Pointe Latin's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Trinitas Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Trinitas Christian's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. Trinitas Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Gulf Pointe Latin, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Trinitas Christian continue to outrun the ball?
Trinitas Christian took their victory against Gulf Pointe Latin in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 16-5. Will Trinitas Christian repeat their success, or does Gulf Pointe Latin has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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