Calumet Christian posted their closest victory since May 14, 2024 on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Whiting Oilers 9-7. The Patriots haven't had any issues with the Oilers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Jackson Gary
| 04/17/25 @ Westville | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs La Lumiere | 3 |
| 04/24/25 @ Whiting | 2 |
| 04/12/25 vs Hammond Morton | 2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Heritage Christian | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Jackson Gary, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Calumet Christian's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-4 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Brendan Peterson, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
Calumet Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .387 or higher in five consecutive contests.
Calumet Christian now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Whiting, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Calumet Christian wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 19-5 win against Hammond Central on the 26th. As for Whiting, they have also already played their next contest, a 16-4 defeat against Wheeler on the 25th.
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