If University was feeling good off their 24-2 takedown of Muncie Burris last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The University Trailblazers fell just short of the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Braves by a score of 11-10 on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to University of the 9-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Mark Hamby made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jimmy Caldwell, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Even though they lost, University didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory only tossed four.
On Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory's side, Anthony Suscha was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Nick Sobek was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
University has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-10-1 record this season. As for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. University will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Anderson Prep Academy at 5:30 p.m. University is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory, they will head out on the road to face off against Park Tudor at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last four games Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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