For the second straight game, Crown Point will face off against Chesterton. The Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Crown Point will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Crown Point took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Chesterton, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bulldogs had just enough and edged out the Trojans 3-1.
Logan Cotton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Crown Point's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Billy Chidsey, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Crown Point pushed their record up to 16-3 with the win, which was their eighth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Chesterton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-8.
Crown Point's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. The Bulldogs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Chesterton, though, as they've been averaging only 0.5 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Crown Point continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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