Chicago Christian came out on top against Marian Central Catholic on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run third inning. The Knights walked away with a 7-4 victory over the Hurricanes. The win continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with the Hurricanes: they've now won four in a row.
Rafe Slager
| 03/21/25 vs Beecher | 3 |
| 05/03/25 @ Marian Central Catholic | 2 |
| 05/02/25 vs Marian Central Catholic | 2 |
| 04/26/25 vs Crossroads Christian | 2 |
| 04/19/25 @ Timothy Christian | 2 |
| + 11 more games |
Chicago Christian let Micah Buikema and Rafe Slager run wild. Buikema went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double, while Slager went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Slager is becoming a predictor of Chicago Christian's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 6-8 when he doesn't).
Chicago Christian's record now sits at 15-8. As for Marian Central Catholic, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-19.
Coming up, Chicago Christian will challenge Wheaton Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Marian Central Catholic, they will take on Chicago Hope Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Chicago Hope Academy will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Marian Central Catholic surely won't give up without a fight.
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