For the second straight game, Chicago Christian will face off against Aurora Christian. The Knights will host the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Chicago Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Chicago Christian is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Aurora Christian just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 13-8 to the Eagles. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
For Aurora Christian's part, the team relied heavily on Kaleb Elwood, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave Elwood a new career-high.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Aurora Christian, bringing their record up to 16-13. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Chicago Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-10.
Chicago Christian's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's game. The Knights have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Aurora Christian, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Chicago Christian continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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