The Saint Ignatius College Prep Wolfpack will take on the IC Catholic Prep Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Saint Ignatius College Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Saint Ignatius College Prep managed to slip by De La Salle the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Wolfpack lost 19-7 to the Meteors on Thursday.
Eliana Romero made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple was her first of the season. Molly Milanowski was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two runs and one double.
Meanwhile, IC Catholic Prep came up short against Saint Ignatius College Prep on Wednesday and fell 7-2. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ariani Zito spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, IC Catholic Prep saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kelly Cahill, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Saint Ignatius College Prep has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-15 record this season. As for IC Catholic Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-11.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Saint Ignatius College Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .324. However, it's not like IC Catholic Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .369. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Saint Ignatius College Prep was able to grind out a solid victory over IC Catholic Prep when the teams last played on Wednesday, winning 7-2. Will the Wolfpack repeat their success, or do the Knights have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
