Baseball Recap: Saint Viator Has No Trouble Against St. Patrick

Saint Viator not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 12th (when they won 8-1). They were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over the St. Patrick Shamrocks. This was a revenge game for the Lions: when they faced off against the Shamrocks on Monday, they had to take a 5-1 defeat.

Hunter Mills spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.

Brandon Thomsen

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On the hitting side, Brandon Thomsen was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Saint Viator's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is undefeated (and 7-12 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Brock Harer, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.

They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Saint Viator lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Saint Viator's win bumped their record up to 10-12. As for St. Patrick, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-10 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Saint Viator will square off against rival Marian Catholic at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, St. Patrick is set to face off against their familiar foe Marist at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.