Fenwick extended their losing streak to eight on Thursday, dropping them down to 8-12. They came up short against the Chicago Mt. Carmel Caravan, falling 13-3. If the Friars were looking for revenge after losing 7-6 to the Caravan when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Jeremy Munoz and Ethan Gonzalez did some serious damage despite the final result: Munoz went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI, while Gonzalez went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Caleb Flanagan also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
As for Chicago Mt. Carmel, their win bumped their record up to 12-9. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by eight runs or more this season.
On Chicago Mt. Carmel's side, Jake Matise spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on ten hits. Matise has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, TJ McQuillan and Joey Ireland did most of the damage at the plate: McQuillan went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run, while Ireland went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases Ireland has posted since back in April of 2025. Mario Medina was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Fenwick will welcome Oak Park-River Forest at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Chicago Mt. Carmel will be paying especially close attention to the Friars' contest: after the Friars face off against the Huskies, they'll take on Chicago Mt. Carmel again at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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