For the second straight game, Schaumburg Christian will face off against Harvest Christian Academy. The Conquerors will face off against the Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Schaumburg Christian's hitters haven't had much luck over their past four matches, but Thursday's contest will give them a chance to turn things around.
Schaumburg Christian fell victim to Harvest Christian Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 18-0 to the Lions.
For Harvest Christian Academy's part, Obed Lopez was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases Lopez has posted since back in April of 2024. Ben Mitchell was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three runs.
Harvest Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .657. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Harvest Christian Academy is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.1 runs over those games. As for Schaumburg Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Schaumburg Christian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Harvest Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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