Parkview Christian's Christian Mulder fires 10-strikeout no-hitter in run-rule win over Yorkville Christian

Mulder struck out 10 in a five-inning no-hitter and had three doubles at the plate as Parkview Christian beat Yorkville Christian 12-0.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:52am

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Christian Mulder, a senior right-hander for Parkview Christian, struck out 10 batters in a five-inning no-hitter and had three doubles at the plate as Parkview Christian beat Yorkville Christian 12-0 on Thursday. Landon Malkowski also hit a two-run homer for Parkview Christian.

Why it matters

Mulder's dominant performance on the mound and at the plate helped lead Parkview Christian to a decisive victory over a familiar opponent, Yorkville Christian, which the Falcons faced in the regional semifinals last year. The win showcases Parkview Christian's strong roster and high aspirations for the season.

The details

Mulder, a Quincy University commit, got out of an early jam in the first inning where he walked two of the first three batters he faced. But he settled in and allowed just one baserunner over the final four innings, striking out the last five batters he faced. Mulder threw 51 of his 79 pitches for strikes, mixing in a fastball, slider, and curveball. Parkview Christian's offense also provided ample support, with Malkowski hitting a two-run homer in the first inning and the Falcons capitalizing on Yorkville Christian errors to score three runs in the second and two in the third.

  • Parkview Christian and Yorkville Christian faced each other in the regional semifinals last year.
  • The game took place on Thursday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Christian Mulder

A senior right-hander for Parkview Christian who struck out 10 batters in a five-inning no-hitter and had three doubles at the plate.

Landon Malkowski

A player for Parkview Christian who hit a two-run homer in the first inning.

James Jefferson

The senior catcher for Parkview Christian who worked closely with Mulder.

Ryan Malkowski

The head coach of Parkview Christian.

Sean Bieterman

The head coach of Yorkville Christian.

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What they’re saying

“I just focused more on where I was hitting my spots. Instead of leaving it a borderline call I started throwing a lot more competitive pitches and that helped a lot.”

— Christian Mulder, Parkview Christian pitcher

“His fastball had a little ride to it. We threw it up, we threw it outside, we threw it inside, they couldn't hit it. We were mixing in the slider, it was tumbling perfectly off of that fastball and they couldn't touch it. Curveball was working too as a reset pitch.”

— James Jefferson, Parkview Christian catcher

“He started last year, didn't go well, to come back with a no-hitter is far better than I would have imagined. Those two, they have worked together for years, the relationship they have and then figuring out early on, we're getting this pitch, we're not getting this pitch, a lot of maturity from them as seniors recognizing early on. It takes a little pressure off.”

— Ryan Malkowski, Parkview Christian head coach

“I've recently just been trying to keep it up the middle with my swing. I've had issues staying long with my back swing. My coach and my dad has just been telling me to keep it up the middle opposite field and it will turn into a home run and it did today.”

— Landon Malkowski, Parkview Christian player

“We're so new at so many different places. The last time we played these guys [in regionals last year] only one guy was in the exact position as he was today. We had at one point six juniors and a freshman on the field right now so there's going to be some learning. What I'm more concerned with is getting our mindset right and understanding where our assignments are. That's a good baseball team, they took advantage of everything we gave them.”

— Sean Bieterman, Yorkville Christian head coach

What’s next

Parkview Christian will look to continue its strong start to the season as it faces a challenging schedule against 2A and 3A opponents. Yorkville Christian will aim to improve its play and mindset as it prepares for the playoffs.

The takeaway

Parkview Christian's experienced roster and strong chemistry have allowed the team to excel early in the season, as evidenced by Christian Mulder's dominant no-hit performance. Meanwhile, the inexperience of Yorkville Christian was exposed, but the team is focused on getting its players ready for the postseason.