Baseball Recap: St. Edward Green Wave vs. Elgin Academy Hilltoppers
St. Edward won the last time they faced Elgin Academy, and things went their way on Friday too. The St. Edward Green Wave blew past the Elgin Academy Hilltoppers 12-6. That looming 12-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for St. Edward yet this season.
Jack Cozzi and Andrew Walker were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Cozzi pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Walker pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). At bat, Cozzi went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Walker went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, St. Edward let Dominic Savini and Nolan Pomeroy loose on the outfield. Savini scored three runs while going 2-for-2, while Pomeroy scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Anthony Leadley, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
The win made it two in a row for St. Edward and bumps their season record up to 4-6. As for Elgin Academy, their loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-2.
St. Edward didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 6-3 defeat vs. Wheaton Academy on the 15th. As for Elgin Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Rochelle Zell Jewish at 5:00 p.m.
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