
Knights
03/21/25 vs Beecher | 18 |
04/24/25 vs St. Edward | 15 |
04/26/25 vs Crossroads Christian | 12 |
05/09/25 vs Parkview Christian Academy | 11 |
04/19/25 @ Timothy Christian | 11 |
Chicago Christian came tearing into Saturday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the South Bend Riley Wildcats with a sharp 12-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Knights, who have now won 11 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Michael Millaney was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those two runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Austin Assink was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted over his last 11 contests. The team also got some help courtesy of Rafe Slager, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Chicago Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .400 or higher in three consecutive games.
Chicago Christian's win bumped their record up to 19-9. As for South Bend Riley, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-16.
Looking ahead, Chicago Christian will head out on the road to face off against St. Edward at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Knights are facing the Green Wave at the right time seeing as the Green Wave are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for South Bend Riley, they will square off against Concord at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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