Fenwick took a 13-run defeat the last time they faced off against St. Laurence, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Friars had just enough and edged out the Vikings 9-8. This was a revenge game for the Friars: when they faced off against the Vikings back in April, they had to take a 15-2 loss.
Fenwick let Gabriella Simon and Alex Purta run wild. Simon went 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Purta went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Friars
| 05/08/25 @ St. Laurence | 9-8 |
| 04/30/25 vs Providence Catholic | 6-5 |
| 04/29/25 vs Loyola Academy | 6-0 |
| 04/28/25 @ Aurora Central Catholic | 11-7 |
| 04/26/25 @ Providence Catholic | 7-4 |
| 04/24/25 vs Lincoln Park | 10-0 |
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Fenwick kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in nine consecutive contests.
Fenwick has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for St. Laurence, their defeat ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 14-5.
Looking ahead, Fenwick is taking a road trip to challenge Payton College Prep at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for St. Laurence, they will host Providence Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Celtics will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight.
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