Baseball Game Preview: Christian Academy of Knoxville Warriors vs. Lakeway Christian Academy Lions

For the second straight game, Christian Academy of Knoxville will face off against Lakeway Christian Academy. The Warriors will head out to square off against the Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Christian Academy of Knoxville's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Lakeway Christian Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Christian Academy of Knoxville took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Lakeway Christian Academy, sneaking past 3-1. The Warriors haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.

Joey Sulish spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up nine Ks.

At the plate, Wyatt Jones was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Tyler Bennett, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.

Christian Academy of Knoxville pushed their record up to 21-7-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Lakeway Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 19-9 record this season.

Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Christian Academy of Knoxville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .486. However, it's not like Lakeway Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .437. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.