Lake Station Edison is 0-3 against Illiana Christian since April of 2022 but things could change on Monday. The Fighting Eagles will host the Vikings at 5:00 p.m. Lake Station Edison has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lake Station Edison is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They lost 12-2 to Hammond Academy of Science & Tech. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Fighting Eagles have suffered against the Hawks since April 17, 2015.
Xavier Moore was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That run was his first of the season. Kaylan Colon was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Saturday just wasn't the day for Illiana Christian's offense. They fell just short of Lowell by a score of 1-0 on Saturday. The Vikings' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Illiana Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Lake Station Edison, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Lake Station Edison has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Illiana Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Lake Station Edison might still be hurting after the 14-0 defeat they got from Illiana Christian when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Fighting Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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