The Calvin Christian Crusaders will head out on the road to challenge the Orange Glen Patriots at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Calvin Christian is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road.
Calvin Christian is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Tuesday, just like they did against Rock Academy (and have done all season long). Everything went Calvin Christian's way against Rock Academy on Thursday as Calvin Christian made off with a 7-1 win.
Brayden Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on eight hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cole Souders, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Caleb Lapka, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Orange Glen owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Tuesday. They came out on top against Guajome Park Academy by a score of 3-0.
Jacob Morales made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched. Morales was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, Damian Banuelos was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Calvin Christian's record is now 15-2. As for Orange Glen, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Calvin Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .500. However, it's not like Orange Glen struggles in that department as they've averaged .504. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Calvin Christian suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Orange Glen in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Thankfully for Calvin Christian, Jacob Baay (who scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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