For the second straight game, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory will face off against Valley Christian. The Fightin' Irish will take on the Warriors in a tournament on Tuesday. Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with four straight losses, while Valley Christian will come in with three straight victories.
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory's last matchup with Valley Christian could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Friday. The Fightin' Irish lost 17-1 to the Warriors. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Fightin' Irish have suffered against the Warriors since March 12, 2019.
For Valley Christian's part, Brock Ketelsen made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Ketelsen has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
In other pitching news, Kole Laubach looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Logan Mull was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Nathan Choi was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Valley Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .574. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory only posted an OBP of .222.
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory's loss dropped their record down to 12-15. As for Valley Christian, their record now sits at 21-5-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Valley Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
