For the second straight game, Calvin Christian will face off against Tri-City Christian. The Crusaders will venture away from home to square off against the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Calvin Christian took a 24-run defeat the last time they faced off against Tri-City Christian, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Crusaders came out on top in a nail-biter against the Eagles on Monday, sneaking past 4-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Crusaders.
Tyler Hoff made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 15 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Hoff wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cole Souders, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles. That's the most RBI Souders has posted since back in April of 2024.
Tri-City Christian is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5. As for Calvin Christian, they now have a winning record of 2-1-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Calvin Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Tri-City Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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