Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory was the 13-3 winner over Lawrence North when they last played one another back in May of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Braves fell just short of the Lawrence North Wildcats by a score of 6-5 on Saturday.
Christian Forniss was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits.
At the plate, Anthony Suscha was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Even though they lost, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lawrence North struck out seven times.
On Lawrence North's side, Wyatt Bastin looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Bastin has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lawrence North's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Anthony Ludington, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Matthew Cunningham, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory's defeat dropped their record down to 14-7. As for Lawrence North, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory will take on University at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lawrence North, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Decatur Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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