Chesterton proved they can win big on Monday (they won by ten) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Valparaiso Vikings 11-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Trojans have posted since April 26, 2025.
Hannah Florian made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Florian was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Jillienne Pittman
| 04/21/26 vs Valparaiso | 4 |
| 04/20/26 @ Portage | 3 |
| 04/15/26 @ Crown Point | 2 |
| 04/14/26 vs Lake Central | 1 |
| 04/08/26 @ La Porte | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
In other batting news, Chesterton let Jillienne Pittman and Millie Demeter run wild. Pittman got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and two RBI, while Demeter went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Pittman continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Kaydence Ford also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Chesterton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Chesterton now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Valparaiso, they moved to 7-3 with that loss, which also ended their seven-game winning streak.
Coming up, Chesterton will square off against Merrillville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Pirates have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.78 runs per game on average), something the Trojans will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Valparaiso, they will welcome Lake Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Indians' pitching crew has only allowed one run per game this season, so the Vikings' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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