Neuse Christian Academy is 0-7 against Thales Academy Rolesville since April of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Lions will host the Knights at 3:00 p.m. Neuse Christian Academy has given up an average of 11 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Neuse Christian Academy is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill, falling 16-2.
Neuse Christian Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nate Ellington, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Thales Academy Rolesville made easy work of St. Thomas More Academy on Tuesday and carried off a 12-2 victory. Considering the Knights have won six games by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Chase Davidson made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Davidson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Thales Academy Rolesville got a massive performance out of Andy Moore, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Those three hits gave Moore a new career-high. Cooper Nash was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Thales Academy Rolesville was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .467. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Thales Academy Rolesville pushed their record up to 8-5 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Neuse Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Neuse Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .652. However, it's not like Thales Academy Rolesville struggles in that department as they've averaged .500. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Neuse Christian Academy suffered a grim 16-6 defeat to Thales Academy Rolesville in their previous matchup on Monday. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
