The Chicago Mt. Carmel Caravan will square off against the St. Rita Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Chicago Mt. Carmel is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Chicago Mt. Carmel is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Illinois' top teams: St. Rita, who was ranked 22nd at the time (Chicago Mt. Carmel was ranked eighth). The Caravan came out on top against the Mustangs by a score of 8-4 on Monday. The Caravan haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Ian Tosi
| 05/11/26 @ St. Rita | 5 |
| 05/04/26 vs DePaul College Prep | 4 |
| 04/20/26 @ Providence Catholic | 6 |
Ian Tosi looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had over his last three contests.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on TJ McQuillan, who went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Logan Fernandez was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Chicago Mt. Carmel kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in nine consecutive games.
Chicago Mt. Carmel's victory bumped their record up to 21-10. As for St. Rita, their win bumped their record up to 19-10.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Chicago Mt. Carmel has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like St. Rita struggles in that department as they've averaged .472. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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