The Brother Rice Crusaders will take on the Oswego East Wolves at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Oswego East took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Brother Rice, who comes in off a win.
Brother Rice was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against St. Patrick on Friday. Brother Rice was the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over St. Patrick. The Crusaders not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since May 15, 2024.
Brayden McKendrick
| 03/28/25 vs St. Patrick | 6 |
| 03/21/25 vs Reavis | 4 |
| 05/15/24 @ Marian Catholic | 5 |
| 05/06/24 @ St. Laurence | 4 |
| 04/30/24 vs Chicago Mt. Carmel | 4 |
| + 4 more games |
Brayden McKendrick and Danny Sheehan dominated on the mound. McKendrick struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits, while Sheehan pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the most strikeouts McKendrick has posted since back in March of 2024.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Aidan Nohava, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Anthony Cartolano, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Oswego East suffered their biggest loss since May 13, 2024 on Friday. They came up short against Conant, falling 16-5.
Jacsen Tucker made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Palermo, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Oswego East's defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Brother Rice, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Oswego East's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Brother Rice has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .491. It's a different story for Oswego East, though, as they've only averaged .292. Will they be able to contain Brother Rice's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
