Baseball Game Preview: Bethel Christian Academy Trojans vs. Eastern Christian HomeSchool Trailblazers

The Bethel Christian Academy Trojans will face off against the Eastern Christian HomeSchool Trailblazers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Eastern Christian HomeSchool will be up against a hot Bethel Christian Academy team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. Bethel Christian Academy came out on top against Scotland Christian Academy by a score of 10-5 on Monday.

Jonathan White made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season.

Brayden Cash

Stolen Base (Career)

03/31/25 @ Scotland Christian Academy	3
03/28/25 @ Southside Christian	2
04/22/24 vs Wilson Christian Academy	2
03/18/24 @ Hilltop Christian	2
03/05/24 vs North East Carolina Prep	2

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brayden Cash, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Levi Gates was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.

Bethel Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Eastern Christian HomeSchool, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They were the clear victors by a 17-4 margin over Greenville Christian Academy on Tuesday. Considering the Trailblazers have won five matches by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Eastern Christian HomeSchool pushed their record up to 7-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Bethel Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3.

Bethel Christian Academy suffered a grim 9-2 defeat to Eastern Christian HomeSchool in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will Bethel Christian Academy 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.