The Churubusco Eagles will square off against the Heritage Patriots at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing isn't great for Churubusco: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Heritage has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road.
Saturday just wasn't the day for Churubusco's offense. They came up short against Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian on Saturday, falling 13-0. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Eagles' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Columbia City hit Heritage with a five-run first inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Patriots took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles.
Cameron Rauner made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Lucas Taylor, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Churubusco's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Heritage, their loss dropped their record down to 12-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Churubusco has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Heritage struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Churubusco might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from Heritage when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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