The Neuse Christian Academy Lions will venture away from home to take on the Thales Academy Apex Titans at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Neuse Christian Academy has given up an average of 12.9 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Neuse Christian Academy is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 20 runs on Monday, they were much more limited against GRACE Christian on Tuesday. They lost 16-2 to the Eagles. The Lions have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Neuse Christian Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abbi Hoover, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, the third road contest was the charm for Thales Academy Apex, as they earned their first away win of the season. They blew past Neuse Christian Academy 24-9 on Thursday. The Titans' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Madeline Wehrenberg was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Brianna Lamborn, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Thales Academy Apex always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .730. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matches.
Thales Academy Apex's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Neuse Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8-1.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Neuse Christian Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Thales Academy Apex struggles in that department as they've averaged .391. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Neuse Christian Academy suffered a grim 24-9 defeat to Thales Academy Apex when the teams last played on Thursday. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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