Aquinas came tearing into Wednesday's contest with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.4 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with an 8-3 win over the Ontario Christian Knights. With that victory, Aquinas brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Gavin Egan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits. Egan was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other pitching news, Bradley Gilbert looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched.
Back at the plate, Aquinas let Josh Cunnigan and Carter Hadnot loose on the outfield. Cunnigan went 2-for-3 with four RBI, while Hadnot scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Ontario Christian's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was NATE MORALES, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Aquinas has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season. As for Ontario Christian, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-14 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Aquinas will take on Xavier Prep at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in Aquinas' favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while Xavier Prep has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road. Ontario Christian will take on Woodcrest Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ontario Christian is facing Woodcrest Christian at the right time seeing as Woodcrest Christian is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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