For the second straight game, Festus will face off against Chaminade. The Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Red Devils at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Festus is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Festus heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Friday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Chaminade. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Tigers haven't been shut out since back in April.
For Chaminade's part, the result came thanks to Jackson Miller's shutout, as he gave up just eight hits and racked up seven Ks. Miller has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Henry Ladenberger, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jonah Copley, who went 1-for-2 with one home run.
Chaminade hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive games.
Festus' defeat dropped their record down to 22-10. As for Chaminade, their win bumped their record up to 17-11.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Festus hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .319. However, it's not like Chaminade struggles in that department as they've averaged .329. 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.
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