Heritage Christian has gone a perfect 10-0 against Triton Central recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. The Eagles will face off against the Tigers at 12:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Heritage Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They never let Eastern Hancock get on the board and left with a 12-0 victory. The win was familiar territory for the Eagles, who have now won five games in a row.
Keegan Reilly
| 05/31/25 vs Eastern Hancock | 2 |
| 05/12/25 @ Lapel | 1 |
| 05/10/25 @ Eastern Hancock | 1 |
| 05/06/25 @ Park Tudor | 6 |
Keegan Reilly tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over five innings pitched. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May.
On the hitting side, Eli Strege was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Luke Strege was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Heritage Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Triton Central entered their tilt with Indianapolis Scecina Memorial on Saturday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They put the hurt on the Crusaders with a sharp 15-6 victory.
Triton Central let Bo West and Nick Riggins run wild. West went 3-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Riggins went 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Brayden Hoover, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Heritage Christian's record now sits at 18-6. As for Triton Central, their record is now 19-5.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Heritage Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .449. However, it's not like Triton Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .471. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Heritage Christian came out on top in a nail-biter against Triton Central when the teams last played back in May of 2024, sneaking past 6-5. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Tigers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
