Baseball Preview: Challis Vikings vs. Lighthouse Christian Lions
The Challis Vikings are on the road again in their first game on Friday to play the Lighthouse Christian Lions at 9:00 a.m. Challis knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Lighthouse Christian likes a good challenge.
Challis stacked a seventh blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Thursday. They blew past Wilder 18-0.
Marlen Mitchell was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Mitchell was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Braxton Gamett, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Jayden Shepard was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Lighthouse Christian unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell 8-3 to Declo. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Lighthouse Christian has scored all season.
Kai DeMoor made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-1 with a home run.
Challis' win bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Lighthouse Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Challis has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .505. However, it's not like Lighthouse Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .463. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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