The Notre Dame Academy Tritons will take on the Manitowoc Lincoln Ships at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The last five games Notre Dame Academy has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
While Notre Dame Academy's win against Shawano Community wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Tritons had just enough and edged out the Hawks 11-10 on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Tritons as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Jack Frelich was excellent, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Manitowoc Lincoln got themselves on the board against Winneconne on Friday, but Winneconne never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 9-0 margin over the Wolves. Considering the Ships have won six contests by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Manitowoc Lincoln got a massive performance out of Benson Dickrell, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Dickrell a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Vance Schroeder, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Manitowoc Lincoln and bumps their season record up to 12-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for Notre Dame Academy, their win bumped their record up to 9-5.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Notre Dame Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .457. However, it's not like Manitowoc Lincoln struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
