It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Saint Ignatius College Prep had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Whitney Young Dolphins out 5-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Saint Ignatius College Prep.
Owen Walsh and Matthew Richert dominated on the mound. Walsh tossed four innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits, while Richert tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Walsh has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Saint Ignatius College Prep saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joseph Toney, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Whitney Young's side, Kingsley Evans was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two doubles.
Saint Ignatius College Prep's victory bumped their record up to 13-23. As for Whitney Young, their loss dropped their record down to 14-20.
Saint Ignatius College Prep will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Nazareth Academy at 2:00 p.m. Nazareth Academy will roll in looking for their 37th straight win, something Saint Ignatius College Prep surely won't give up without a fight. Whitney Young does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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