Larkin never let their opponents score on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 13-0 margin over the Aurora East Tomcats. That's two games straight that Larkin has won by exactly 13 runs.
Carter Novelli made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Novelli was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other pitching news, Enzo Novelli looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk).
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Alan Arzola, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a double and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Mikey Hernandez, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
The victory got Larkin back to even at 7-7. As for Aurora East, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Larkin will take on Fenton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Fenton is coming into the game with nine straight losses on the road, meaning Larkin will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Aurora East, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Glenbard East at 4:30 p.m.
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