For the second straight game, St. Joseph Notre Dame will face off against Head-Royce. The Pilots will take on the Jayhawks at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
St. Joseph Notre Dame took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Head-Royce 5-4.
St. Joseph Notre Dame's victory was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Dominic Dollar, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. Robbie Fintland was another, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
St. Joseph Notre Dame's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-10. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 3.5 runs across that stretch. As for Head-Royce, with the loss, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 13-6.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. St. Joseph Notre Dame has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Head-Royce struggles in that department as they've averaged .448. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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