
Crusaders
04/09/25 vs Fenwick | 15-7 |
04/07/25 @ Leo | 22-2 |
04/04/25 @ St. Xavier | 12-6 |
04/01/25 vs Lincoln-Way Central | 8-7 |
03/29/25 vs Oswego East | 11-0 |
03/28/25 vs St. Patrick | 9-1 |
Brother Rice entered their tilt with Fenwick on Wednesday with five consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with six. They blew past the Friars 15-7. That's more bragging rights for the Crusaders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Danny Sheehan looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Gavin Triezenberg was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Brady Cunningham was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Brother Rice was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .571. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .370 or higher in six consecutive games.
Brother Rice's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Fenwick, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5-1.
Coming up, Brother Rice will be taking part in a tournament against Lyons at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Crusaders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 10.4 runs per game this season. As for Fenwick, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Chicago Mt. Carmel at 4:30 p.m.
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