Bartlett was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 10-5 to the Niles Notre Dame Dons. Bartlett was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Niles Notre Dame apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Bartlett saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Josh Colaizzi, who went 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
On Niles Notre Dame's side, Nick Baffa looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Baffa has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Matthew Geuerrero was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Tim Witchger was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Bartlett's loss dropped their record down to 24-10. As for Niles Notre Dame, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-14.
Bartlett will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against South Elgin at 4:30 p.m. South Elgin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Niles Notre Dame, they will head out on the road to take on Cary-Grove at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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