The New Braunfels Christian Academy Wildcats will head out to challenge the Knippa Crushers at 2:45 p.m. on Friday. New Braunfels Christian Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Knippa's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, New Braunfels Christian Academy beat Faith Academy 4-1.
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David Shoup made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Shoup was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base. Shoup is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jack Kahlig, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Owen Wells, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases.
New Braunfels Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Knippa posted their closest win since March 12, 2024 on Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past Menard 9-8. The victory continues a trend for the Crushers in their matchups with the Yellowjackets: they've now won three in a row.
Knippa let Cameron S and Jackson S run wild. Cameron went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and two RBI, while Jackson got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Jackson also put up a hit, which was his first of the season. Johnny R was another key player, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-5.
Knippa pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for New Braunfels Christian Academy, their record is now 3-1.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. New Braunfels Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .471. However, it's not like Knippa struggles in that department as they've averaged .599. 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.
