For the second straight game, Wheaton Academy will face off against Chicago Christian. The Warriors will venture away from home to face off against the Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wheaton Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Wheaton Academy beat Chicago Christian 5-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Warriors.
Carson Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances.
Dom Murrell
| 04/22/25 @ St. Edward | 3 |
| 05/05/25 vs Chicago Christian | 2 |
| 05/03/25 @ Sandwich | 2 |
| 04/29/25 @ Marian Central Catholic | 2 |
| 04/25/25 @ Aurora Christian | 2 |
| + 11 more games |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Dom Murrell, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Wheaton Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 10-1 (and 5-11 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Eli Tate, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run.
Chicago Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 15-9. As for Wheaton Academy, their win bumped their record up to 15-12.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Wheaton Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Chicago Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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