Baseball Game Preview: West Michigan Christian Patriots vs. Potter's House Christian Pumas

The West Michigan Christian Patriots will take on the Potter's House Christian Pumas at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. West Michigan Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.

West Michigan Christian had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Ravenna on Monday. The Patriots were the clear victors by an 11-5 margin over the Bulldogs. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won six matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Peyton Lowell and Caden Harris did most of the damage at the plate: Lowell got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Harris went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those two RBI gave Lowell a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Matthew Lang, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Potter's House Christian lost 13-1 to Muskegon Catholic Central on Tuesday. The defeat continues a trend for the Pumas in their meetings with the Crusaders: they've now lost three in a row.

Micah Woods was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and one run. That run was his first of the season.

West Michigan Christian's victory bumped their record up to 7-3-1. As for Potter's House Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.

Potter's House Christian's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: West Michigan Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .520. It's a different story for Potter's House Christian, though, as they've only averaged .350. Will they be able to contain West Michigan Christian's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.