Chicago Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against the Wheaton Academy Warriors, falling 18-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 13-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Brenna Schaafsma and Abby Moro did some serious damage despite the final result: Schaafsma scored a run while going 2-for-2, while Moro scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Delaney Cole was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Chicago Christian's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Wheaton Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Looking ahead, Chicago Christian will head out on the road to square off against Marian Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Spartans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.56 runs per game on average), something the Knights will no doubt try to take advantage of. Wheaton Academy will be paying especially close attention to Chicago Christian's matchup: after Chicago Christian faces off against Marian Catholic, they'll take on Wheaton Academy again at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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