Wheaton Academy can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent match on Tuesday. They blew past the Chicago Christian Knights 12-5. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Wheaton Academy considering their one-run performance the game before.
Will Clegg made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Clegg has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Clegg was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
In other pitching news, Will Osterholm looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Brandon Kiebles was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Dom Murrell, who scored a run while going 2-for-6.
Wheaton Academy's victory bumped their record up to 20-3. As for Chicago Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-11 record this season.
Wheaton Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Bishop McNamara at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Chicago Christian, they will head out on the road to take on Timothy Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Timothy Christian will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Chicago Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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