While Fort Wayne Bishop Luers's victory against Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Knights skirted past the Cadets 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Knights have posted since April 30, 2024.
Ben Kiracofe
| 05/07/25 @ Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran | 6 |
| 04/29/25 @ Fort Wayne Snider | 2 |
| 04/22/25 @ Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger | 5 |
| 04/14/25 vs Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian | 3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Fort Wayne South Side | 6 |
Ben Kiracofe made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Fort Wayne Bishop Luers' success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 5-7 when he doesn't).
In other pitching news, Anthony Antonuccio looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has become a key player for Fort Wayne Bishop Luers: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most three hits, but 5-6 otherwise.
Back at the plate, Austin West was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in May of 2024. Cooper Peters also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
The victory made it two in a row for Fort Wayne Bishop Luers and bumps their season record up to 8-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 5 runs in those games. As for Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Fort Wayne Bishop Luers beat Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran by a score of 11-1 on Thursday.
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