Lee Park Prep is 0-3 against North Hills Christian since April of 2023 but things could change on Thursday. Lee Park Prep will welcome North Hills Christian at 4:30 p.m. Lee Park Prep has given up an average of 10.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lee Park Prep is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They lost 12-1 to Grace Academy.
Lee Park Prep saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aiden Arant, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for North Hills Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They put the hurt on Statesville Christian with a sharp 12-2 win on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won three games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Chris Barringer was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one double. North Hills Christian is undefeated when Barringer posts two or more runs, but 1-6 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jackson Hall, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Gracin Craig, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
North Hills Christian's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Lee Park Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Lee Park Prep has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like North Hills Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.3 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Lee Park Prep couldn't quite finish off North Hills Christian in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 and fell 3-1. Will Lee Park Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
