Baseball Game Preview: Saint Ignatius College Prep Wolfpack vs. Brother Rice Crusaders

For the second straight game, Saint Ignatius College Prep will face off against Brother Rice. The Wolfpack will face off against the Crusaders at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Saint Ignatius College Prep has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Saint Ignatius College Prep couldn't beat Brother Rice on Monday even though they stacked four runs on them in the fourth inning. The Wolfpack lost 18-7 to the Crusaders.

Jacob Jelinek

Runs

03/28/25 @ Varsity Opponent	3
04/28/25 vs Brother Rice	2
04/04/25 vs Marian Catholic	2
04/01/25 vs Holy Trinity	2
03/24/25 @ Brooks	2
+ 7 more games

Jacob Jelinek was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Saint Ignatius College Prep's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 5-1 (and 4-10 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Mick Crowley, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs.

The win (which was Brother Rice's 18th in a row) raised their record to 19-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games. As for Saint Ignatius College Prep, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season.

Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Saint Ignatius College Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. However, it's not like Brother Rice struggles in that department as they've averaged .499. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.