The Foothills Christian Knights will face off against the Calvin Christian Crusaders at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Foothills Christian hasn't scored more than two runs for eight games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
While Foothills Christian's victory against Calvin Christian wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Knights' pitcher stepped up to hand the Crusaders a 1-0 shutout last Tuesday. The Knights haven't had any issues with the Crusaders recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
The result came thanks to Johannes Jansen Granillo's shutout, as he gave up just four hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in 12 consecutive appearances.
Foothills Christian's victory bumped their record up to 9-11. As for Calvin Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Foothills Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Calvin Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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