Niles Notre Dame was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Saint Viator Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Niles Notre Dame of the 8-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Jacob Creeth was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Tim Witchger stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Matthew Geuerrero, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Niles Notre Dame's defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Saint Viator, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Marian Catholic the next time they take the field. Saint Viator will host Marian Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while Niles Notre Dame will head out to face them at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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