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| 04/29/25 - Away | 6-4 W |
| 04/28/25 - Home | 6-13 L |
| 04/23/24 - Home | 3-10 L |
| 04/22/24 - Away | 0-3 L |
| 05/12/23 - Neutral | 1-10 L |
| + 5 more games |
Heritage Christian took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Guerin Catholic, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Golden Eagles 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since May 27, 2024.
Heritage Christian got a great performance from Tripp Vaughan as he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Vaughan has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Heritage Christian let Alex Jackson and Luke Strege run wild. Jackson went 1-for-4 with one home run and one stolen base, while Strege went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits Strege has posted since April 5th. The team also got some help courtesy of Eli Strege, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
Heritage Christian is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.6 runs over those games. As for Guerin Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Heritage Christian will challenge Roncalli at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Royals' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Guerin Catholic, they will face off against Mt. Vernon at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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