Mater Dei had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 3-9 to make it four. They took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Althoff Catholic Crusaders. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 1, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Jack Reynolds made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Johnny Hilmes, who went 2-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.
As for Althoff Catholic, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-9. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 1, 2021, but that streak is no more.
On Althoff Catholic's side, Luke Smith looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Smith has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Althoff Catholic got a massive performance out of Bo Gomric, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. The Crusaders are 7-2 when Gomric posts two or more runs, but 4-7 otherwise. Cooper Zimmer was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Looking ahead, Mater Dei will welcome Collinsville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Althoff Catholic, they will take on Maryville Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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