Saint Ignatius College Prep extended their losing streak to five on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 9-15 in the process. They fell 11-7 to the DePaul College Prep Rams. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rams this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-3 on Thursday.
Ben Marasovich and Joseph Toney did some serious damage despite the final result: Marasovich went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI, while Toney went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
As for DePaul College Prep, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches. That somehow still isn't as good as their 20-4 record this season. The win made it back-to-back victories for they.
On DePaul College Prep's side, Jack Reid and Conor Dunne dominated on the mound. Reid tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits, while Dunne tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run but no hits. Dunne has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Addison Latko and Beni Espinosa did most of the damage at the plate: Latko got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple, while Espinosa got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those four stolen bases gave Espinosa a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Joey Sacchetti, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Saint Ignatius College Prep will face off against St. Rita at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Wolfpack are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for DePaul College Prep, they will take on IC Catholic Prep at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. The Rams will also cruise into their next game with the timing on their side: the Knights will have lost four straight heading into Sunday's contest.
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