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| 05/13/25 - Home | 10-9 W |
| 05/02/23 - Home | 16-4 W |
| 04/11/23 - Away | 20-2 W |
| 05/05/22 - Home | 20-2 W |
| 05/03/22 - Away | 16-1 W |
Chicago Christian has gone a perfect 5-0 against Aurora Christian recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Knights will challenge the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Chicago Christian has given up an average of 13.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Chicago Christian came into their game on Wednesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 19-9 to Marian Central Catholic. Even though they lost, the Knights' still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.2 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Abby Moro made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Eliana Mendez also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Meanwhile, Aurora Christian gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 win over Chicago Hope Academy.
Maddie Wagner was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Jada Vizcaya, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
Aurora Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive matches.
Chicago Christian's defeat was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-19. As for Aurora Christian, their record now sits at 7-15.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Chicago Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like Aurora Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .353. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Chicago Christian skirted past Aurora Christian 10-9 in their previous matchup on Tuesday. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Knights since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
