For the second straight game, Illiana Christian will face off against Griffith. The Vikings will be playing at home against the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Illiana Christian will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
On Monday, Illiana Christian made easy work of Griffith and carried off a 13-3 victory. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won seven games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Caleb Kieft looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Luke Smith was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Ayden VanKuiken was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Illiana Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .550. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Griffith only posted an OBP of .393.
Illiana Christian's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-2. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for Griffith, their loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 7-4.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Illiana Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .481. However, it's not like Griffith struggles in that department as they've averaged .471. 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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