There's no place like home for Niles Notre Dame, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Northridge Knights with a sharp 13-5 victory on Wednesday. The win was some much needed relief for the Dons as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Anthony Baldassano looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs but no hits.
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At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tony Szwedo, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. James Spellman was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Niles Notre Dame kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive games.
Niles Notre Dame's record now sits at 8-6-1. As for Northridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Niles Notre Dame will host Stevenson at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Dons will need to watch out since the Patriots have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matches. As for Northridge, they will be playing at home against Ida Crown Jewish Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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