Baseball Game Preview: Crosshill Christian Eagles vs. Central Linn Cobras

For the second straight game, Crosshill Christian will face off against Central Linn. The Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cobras at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Crosshill Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.

Crosshill Christian came out on top against Central Linn on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Eagles won by a run and slipped past the Cobras 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since April 1st.

Miles Lute made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Lute was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Crosshill Christian is undefeated when Lute posts two or more runs, but 2-3 otherwise.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Johan Phillips, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.

The victory made it two in a row for Crosshill Christian and bumps their season record up to 8-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Central Linn, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-10.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Crosshill Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Central Linn struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.