The Chicago Christian Knights will take on the Timothy Christian Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Chicago Christian has now lost nine straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 18.
Chicago Christian couldn't beat St. Edward on Tuesday even though they stacked six runs on them in the second inning. The Knights fell just short of the Green Wave by a score of 11-10.
Holland Winthrop and Abby Rashan stepped up to the plate in a big way. Winthrop went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Rashan went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Winthrop also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Abby Moro, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Timothy Christian hadn't done well against Chicago Christian recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Trojans were the clear victors by a 14-3 margin over the Knights. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won four matches by ten runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Sophia Mook, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Chloe Granger was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles.
Timothy 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 Chicago Christian only posted an OBP of .348.
Timothy Christian's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Chicago Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 1-10.
Chicago Christian's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. The Knights have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Timothy Christian, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Chicago Christian continue to outrun the ball?
Chicago Christian suffered a grim 14-3 defeat to Timothy Christian in their previous matchup on Monday. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
