The Forge Christian Fury will head out to face off against the Eaton Reds at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Forge Christian is coming into the contest hot, having won their last nine games.
Forge Christian came out on top against Jefferson Academy on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fifth inning. The Fury blew past the Jaguars 8-1. The Fury might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by seven runs or more this season.
Jonathan Tipton
| 04/24/25 @ Jefferson Academy | 4 |
| 05/18/24 vs Manitou Springs | 2 |
| 05/09/24 @ Manual | 2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Denver Christian | 1 |
| 04/12/25 @ Denver Christian | 1 |
Jonathan Tipton was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Will Taylor, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Eaton didn't have quite enough to beat Platte Valley on Thursday and fell 6-5.
Jackson Denooy was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. Everett Edinger also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Forge Christian's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-2. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Eaton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-5 record this season.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Forge Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .442. However, it's not like Eaton struggles in that department as they've averaged .481. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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