Mater Dei had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Salem Wildcats a 4-0 shutout on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Mater Dei also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
The result came thanks to Ethan Wheelan's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Johnny Hilmes, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
On Salem's side, Gavin Zimmermann was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits.
Mater Dei's victory bumped their record up to 4-14. As for Salem, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-11.
Mater Dei didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 2-0 win vs. Marquette Catholic on the 20th. Salem has also already played their next matchup, a 10-0 loss against Mascoutah on the 20th.
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