Baseball Preview: Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Braves vs. University Trailblazers
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory has been on the road for two straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the University Trailblazers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Saturday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory had to settle for a 6-5 defeat against Lawrence North.
Christian Forniss was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits.
At the plate, Anthony Suscha was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Even though they lost, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lawrence North struck out seven times.
Meanwhile, University scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 24-2 margin over Muncie Burris. Considering University has won eight games by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Cooper Burnett and Jimmy Caldwell did most of the damage at the plate: Burnett scored three runs while going 2-for-2, while Caldwell scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Mark Hamby, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three RBI and a triple.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory's loss dropped their record down to 14-7. As for University, they now have a winning record of 10-9-1.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like University struggles in that department as they've averaged .340. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory took their victory against University in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 9-3. Will Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory repeat their success, or does University have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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