Baseball Recap: Thales Academy Apex Wins Going Away Against Neuse Christian Academy

Titans

Margin (Wins)

04/14/25 @ Friendship Christian	21
03/19/25 @ St. Thomas More Academy	20
03/28/25 @ Neuse Christian Academy	17
04/21/25 vs Neuse Christian Academy	11
04/02/25 vs St. Thomas More Academy	10

Thales Academy Apex's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 16-5 margin over the Neuse Christian Academy Lions. The result was nothing new for the Titans, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Louis Olsen made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Olsen was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Olsen wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Rylan Sheldon, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Sheldon is becoming a predictor of Thales Academy Apex's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-3 when he doesn't). Luke Keen was another, earning two runs and two stolen bases.

Thales Academy Apex is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. As for Neuse Christian Academy, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-7.

Coming up, Thales Academy Apex will challenge Cary Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Titans' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Neuse Christian Academy, they will square off against Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.