Elkhart Christian Academy will face off against South Bend Adams at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Elkhart Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row, Elkhart Christian Academy turned things around against Hamilton on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Marines, sneaking past 9-7.
Hayden Castro
| 05/12/25 @ Hamilton | 6 |
| 05/17/24 @ Hamilton | 5 |
| 04/17/25 @ Triton | 4 |
| 04/24/25 @ Concord | 2 |
| 05/10/25 vs Prairie Heights | 1 |
Hayden Castro was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Elkhart Christian Academy's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 0-14 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Elkhart Christian Academy got a massive performance out of James Ramirez, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double. Ramirez is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Cole Hummer was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Elkhart Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, South Bend Adams came up short against Jimtown on Monday and fell 6-2.
South Bend Adams saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was WESSON HOKE, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Elkhart Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 4-14. As for South Bend Adams, their loss dropped their record down to 4-18.
Elkhart Christian Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's match. Elkhart Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for South Bend Adams, though, as they've been averaging only 0.7 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Elkhart Christian Academy continue to outrun the ball?
Elkhart Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 15-1 defeat they got from South Bend Adams when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will Elkhart Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
