Baseball Preview: Arrupe Jesuit Generals vs. Bishop Machebeuf Buffaloes
Arrupe Jesuit is on a four-game streak of home losses, Bishop Machebeuf a six-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Arrupe Jesuit Generals will take on the Bishop Machebeuf Buffaloes at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
On Wednesday, Arrupe Jesuit fell victim to a rough 15-5 loss at the hands of Dawson School.
Arrupe Jesuit saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Raul Luna, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Joshua Dimas was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, after soaring to ten runs the game before, Bishop Machebeuf was a bit more limited in their matchup on Tuesday. They suffered a tough 9-1 defeat at the hands of Denver Christian.
Arrupe Jesuit now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Bishop Machebeuf, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Arrupe Jesuit has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Bishop Machebeuf struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Arrupe Jesuit might still be hurting after the 24-9 defeat they got from Bishop Machebeuf in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Arrupe Jesuit have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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