For the second straight game, Canisius will face off against Nichols. The Crusaders will welcome the Vikings at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, Canisius earned a 7-3 victory over Nichols. The Crusaders haven't had any issues with the Vikings recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Gianni Latella
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Gianni Latella looked comfortable as he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Justin Ostempowski and Luke Golembewski did most of the damage at the plate: Ostempowski went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double, while Golembewski went a perfect 4-for-4 with one stolen base and one run. That's the most RBI Ostempowski has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Carter Erzkus, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Canisius kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 2-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory got Canisius back to even at 4-4. As for Nichols, with the defeat, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 6-3.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Canisius has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .470. However, it's not like Nichols struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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