Gilbert Christian hasn't had much luck against Northwest Christian recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Knights will welcome the Crusaders at 6:00 p.m. Gilbert Christian has given up an average of 16.1 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gilbert Christian is headed into Monday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Friday. They came up short against Benjamin Franklin, falling 18-3. The game snapped a strange streak: the last four times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Meanwhile, Northwest Christian waltzed into their game on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. Everything went their way against the Warriors as they made off with an 18-7 win. The result was nothing new for the Crusaders, who have now won nine contests by nine runs or more so far this season.
Reagan Floquet was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kinsey Unger, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, two stolen bases, and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kendalyn Cook, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Northwest Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Northwest Christian pushed their record up to 12-4 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.8 runs over those games. As for Gilbert Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-13.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Gilbert Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Northwest Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Gilbert Christian suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Northwest Christian in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
