The Calumet Christian Patriots are on the road again on Saturday to play the Arthur-Okaw Christian Conquering Riders at 1:30 p.m. Calumet Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
Last Saturday, Calumet Christian was able to grind out a solid win over Indy Genesis HomeSchool, taking the game 12-9.
Calumet Christian let Micah Hufnagle and Noah Murphy loose on the outfield. Hufnagle scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances, while Murphy scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Drew Ruf was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Arthur-Okaw Christian came up short against Casey-Westfield last Saturday and fell 11-6.
Rylee Apkee made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Joe Theriault, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Calumet Christian is on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 16 games, which provided a nice bump to their 17-9 record this season. As for Arthur-Okaw Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-9.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Calumet Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .491. However, it's not like Arthur-Okaw Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .461. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Calumet Christian was able to grind out a solid victory over Arthur-Okaw Christian in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, winning 11-6. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Arthur-Okaw Christian's Caden Henry, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Now that he won't be playing on Saturday, will it be that much easier for Calumet Christian to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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