Illiana Christian and Griffith are an even 3-3 against one another since April of 2022, but likely not for long. The Vikings will venture away from home to challenge the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Illiana Christian will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Illiana Christian had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Mishawaka Marian on Saturday. The Vikings were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Knights. The Vikings might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by ten runs or more this season.
Jake Scott made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season.
Luke Smith
| 04/26/25 @ Mishawaka Marian | 2 |
| 04/19/25 @ Lowell | 1 |
| 06/08/24 vs Rochester | 1 |
| 06/08/24 vs Madison-Grant | 1 |
| 04/15/24 vs Lake Station Edison | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Luke Smith, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ayden VanKuiken, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Illiana Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mishawaka Marian only posted an OBP of .364.
Meanwhile, Griffith unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They came up short against Boone Grove, falling 10-0.
Illiana Christian's record is now 9-2. As for Griffith, their loss dropped their record down to 7-3.
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