Tri-City Christian's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Everything went their way against the Calvin Christian Crusaders as they made off with a 15-2 victory. This was a revenge game for the Eagles: when they faced off against the Crusaders back in April, they had to take a 7-4 loss.
Preston Chang made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). He has become a key player for Tri-City Christian: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least ten strikeouts, but 2-12 otherwise. Chang was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, one double, and one RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Tri-City Christian got a massive performance out of Sam Denning, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Denning is becoming a predictor of the Eagles' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-2 (and 0-11 when he doesn't). Grady Leonard also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Tri-City Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .689. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Eagles
05/12/25 @ Calvin Christian | 15-2 |
05/09/25 vs Escondido Charter | 5-14 |
05/07/25 @ Escondido Charter | 0-28 |
05/06/25 vs Pacific Ridge | 4-1 |
05/02/25 vs Orange Glen | 4-6 |
Tri-City Christian's win ended a nine-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-13. As for Calvin Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tri-City Christian will challenge Foothills Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Calvin Christian, they will face off against Orange Glen at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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