After three games on the road, Christian Liberty is heading back home. They will take on the Westminster Christian Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Saturday, it was close, but Christian Liberty sidestepped South Beloit for a 3-1 win.
James Bellows spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Logan Fritze, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Westminster Christian can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent contest on Monday. They blew past Elgin Academy 14-4. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Westminster Christian considering their one-run performance the game before.
Luke Bartolome made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Bartolome was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, Connor Zorn was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Zach Gurley was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Christian Liberty is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-8 record this season. As for Westminster Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 8-4-1.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Christian Liberty has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like Westminster Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .457. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Christian Liberty beat Westminster Christian 12-8 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Does Christian Liberty have another victory up their sleeve, or will Westminster Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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