The Wheaton Academy Warriors will head out on the road to face off against the Chicago Christian Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Wheaton Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
On Saturday, Wheaton Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Sandwich, taking the game 6-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for Wheaton Academy.
Wheaton Academy's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Bryce Legel, who went 1-for-1 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Will Clegg, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Chicago Christian came into Thursday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Marian Central Catholic on Thursday by a score of 8-7 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game).
Brady Riemersma was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Jake Verstrate was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Wheaton Academy pushed their record up to 19-2 with that victory, which was their 11th straight at home. As for Chicago Christian, the win got them back to even at 10-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Wheaton Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Chicago Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Everything went Wheaton Academy's way against Chicago Christian in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 as Wheaton Academy made off with a 10-2 victory. Will Wheaton Academy repeat their success, or does Chicago Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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