Trinity Christian Academy's baseball team pulled off a 4-3 upset over Viera on Friday, April 6, 2023, in a non-conference game at Viera High School. The Conquerors, who entered the game with a 22-5 record, overcame a 24-6 Viera team that had won six of its last seven games. The win gives TCA a crucial boost as it approaches the final stretch of the regular season.
The game was a back-and-forth battle, with neither team scoring in the first three innings. Viera took a 1-0 lead in the third, but TCA responded with two runs in the fourth. The Hawks tied the game at 2-2 in the seventh inning, but the Conquerors plated a run in the eighth to take the lead. Viera had a chance to tie it in the ninth but left the bases loaded.
TCA's offense struggled early, managing just seven hits on the night. Senior pitcher Jake Martinez held Viera to nine hits while striking out six batters. The Conquerors' defense made key plays in the late innings, including a diving catch by center fielder Ethan Cole in the seventh that prevented a rally.
Viera's loss comes after a strong start to the season, but the Hawks remain in contention for a playoff spot. TCA's win keeps the Conquerors in the thick of the district race, with several key games remaining in May. The teams will meet again on May 12 at Trinity Christian Academy.