Baseball Game Preview: Timothy Christian Trojans vs. Aurora Christian Eagles

For the second straight game, Timothy Christian will face off against Aurora Christian. The Trojans will take on the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

On Monday, Timothy Christian was able to grind out a solid win over Aurora Christian, taking the game 4-1.

Gavin Bullard

Earned Runs

04/14/25 vs Wheaton Academy	7
04/28/25 vs Bishop McNamara	6
03/17/25 @ Nazareth Academy	5
03/25/25 vs St. Francis	3
04/21/25 @ Chicago Hope Academy	2
+ 1 more games

Gavin Bullard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on zero hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Timothy Christian is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 8-11 otherwise.

On the hitting side, Timothy Christian's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Brian Gannon, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

Aurora Christian is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-12. As for Timothy Christian, their win bumped their record up to 10-12.

Timothy Christian's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Trojans have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Aurora Christian, though, as they've been averaging only 0.6 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Timothy Christian continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.