The Chesterton Trojans will take on the Munster Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Chesterton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
Chesterton proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 17) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Valparaiso, sneaking past 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Trojans have posted since April 21st.
Payton Cherep spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Hannah Florian was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Lexi Smith was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, Munster faced Avon in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Mustangs took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Orioles. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Chesterton has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Munster, their loss dropped their record down to 16-10.
Chesterton might still be hurting after the 13-0 defeat they got from Munster in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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