Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Leo is on a seven-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Braves will welcome the Lions at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian 3.3, Leo 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian took a 15-run loss the last time they faced off against Fort Wayne Northrop, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Braves came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bruins on Friday, sneaking past 4-2. While the Braves didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Max Warner made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Jonathon Scheumann looked comfortable as he pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive appearances.
Warner wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kyler Wood, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Leo made easy work of New Haven on Thursday and carried off an 18-3 win. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by ten runs or more this season.
Landon Slattery looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Alex Robison was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in May of 2024. Luke MacDonald was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and one double.
Leo hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in six consecutive contests.
Leo's victory bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-4.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian might still be hurting after the 15-3 defeat they got from Leo in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Braves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
