The Fort Calhoun Pioneers will challenge the Lincoln Christian Crusaders at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Fort Calhoun is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
Fort Calhoun proved they can win big on Saturday (they won by 12) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out Thurston-Cuming County 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Pioneers have posted since April 7th.
Chase Bierman was excellent, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Presley Olberding was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases.
Fort Calhoun kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Lincoln Christian has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.57 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of Central City/Centura. The Crusaders' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Eilam Bryson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Drew Mittan, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Fort Calhoun's win bumped their record up to 14-4. As for Lincoln Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 9-5.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fort Calhoun has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. However, it's not like Lincoln Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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