Masuk had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Notre Dame Prep on Monday. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 14-5 margin over the Lancers. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Lancers: they've now won six in a row.
Justin Fanning made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Masuk got a great performance from Jacob Mondo as he struck out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Mondo has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
Nico Convertito
| 04/28/25 vs Notre Dame Prep | 3 |
| 04/21/25 vs Brookfield | 1 |
| 04/19/25 @ Southington | 1 |
| 04/16/25 vs Kaynor Tech | 1 |
| 04/14/25 @ New Canaan | 1 |
Back at the plate, Nico Convertito and Chris Welch did most of the damage at the plate: Convertito went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Welch got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave Convertito a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ethan Fonck, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Masuk pushed their record up to 7-3 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 6.8 runs. As for Notre Dame Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Masuk will venture away from home to square off against Oxford at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Notre Dame Prep, they will welcome Ridgefield at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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