For the second straight game, Covenant Christian will face off against Indianapolis Lutheran. The Warriors are taking a road trip to square off against the Saints at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Covenant Christian has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Covenant Christian took a nine-run loss the last time they faced off against Indianapolis Lutheran, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Warriors had just enough and edged out the Saints 5-4. Five seems to be a good number for the Warriors as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Eli Kegeris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on five hits.
At the plate, Blake Cope was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He also launched a home run, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Henry Boyce, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Covenant Christian pushed their record up to 4-2 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Indianapolis Lutheran, with the defeat, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 4-3.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Covenant Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Indianapolis Lutheran struggles in that department as they've averaged .449. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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