Heritage Christian is 2-8 against Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Heritage Christian Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Braves at 6:00 p.m. Heritage Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Heritage Christian is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 9-2 to the Braves.
For Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory's part, Maverick Geske spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory let Anthony Suscha and Aidan Holtzapple loose on the outfield. Suscha went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Holtzapple went 1-for-1 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Ethan Norris, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Heritage Christian's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 15-11. As for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 17-9.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Heritage Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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