Neuse Christian Academy is 0-5 against Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill since March of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Lions will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lion at 3:30 p.m. Neuse Christian Academy has given up an average of 12.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Neuse Christian Academy is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Monday. They lost 16-5 to Thales Academy Apex.
Ellis Blackwood made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with five stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game. Jonathan Huggins was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill was not the first on the board on Thursday, but they got there more often. They were the clear victors by a 14-1 margin over Fayetteville Christian. Considering the Lion have won six contests by more than 11 runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Judah Cannon was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Cannon was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill got a massive performance out of Nathaniel Allen, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Allen is becoming a predictor of the Lion's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-7 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Andrew Cavender, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI, one triple, and one stolen base.
Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .575. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Neuse Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Neuse Christian Academy has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11.3 hits per game. However, it's not like Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.3 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Neuse Christian Academy suffered a grim 16-2 defeat to Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill when the teams last played last Tuesday. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
