Stark County hasn't had much luck against Peoria Christian recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Rebels will face off against the Chargers at 4:30 p.m.
Stark County is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of Midland.
Stark County saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Connor Daum, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Peoria Christian posted their closest victory since April 22, 2024 on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 win over Peoria Heights. The victory continues a trend for the Chargers in their matchups with the Patriots: they've now won three in a row.
Landyn Hauter was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Austin Pavelka, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Stark County's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Peoria Christian, their record now sits at 4-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Stark County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Peoria Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.4 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.
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