West Haven is 0-5 against Fairfield Prep since May of 2016 but things could change on Wednesday. The Blue Devils will challenge the Jesuits at 4:00 p.m. West Haven has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Notre Dame hit West Haven with a four-run second inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Blue Devils came up short against the Green Knights, falling 12-3.
Xavier Molina was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was his first of the season.
Meanwhile, Fairfield Prep came tearing into Monday's matchup with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Dragons by a score of 9-6.
Ryan Ventrelle was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Brady Cesseratto was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Fairfield Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 12 consecutive games.
West Haven's defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Fairfield Prep, their record now sits at 14-1.
West Haven might still be hurting after the 14-1 loss they got from Fairfield Prep when the teams last played back in April. Can the Blue Devils avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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