The Lighthouse Christian Lions are on the road again on Friday to play the Challis Vikings at 9:00 a.m. Lighthouse Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.7 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Lighthouse Christian came up short against Declo and fell 8-3. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Lighthouse Christian has scored all season.
Kai DeMoor was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-1 with a home run.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Challis gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Wilder an 18-0 shutout. Winning may never get old, but Challis sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Marlen Mitchell was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Mitchell was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Braxton Gamett was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jayden Shepard, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Lighthouse Christian's loss dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Challis, their victory bumped their record up to 8-2.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lighthouse Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .463. However, it's not like Challis struggles in that department as they've averaged .505. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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