Horace Mann hadn't done well against Collegiate recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Lions were the clear victors by a 12-3 margin over the Dutchmen. The game was the first time the Lions have beaten the Dutchmen on their field since April 13, 2016.
Zach Schwartz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out six over 4.1 innings pitched. He has become a key player for Horace Mann: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most two hits, but 1-4 otherwise. Schwartz was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Augie Grimstad was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Miller Siegel, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Lions
| 05/02/25 @ Collegiate | 12-3 |
| 04/28/25 vs Fieldston | 0-11 |
| 04/23/25 vs Riverdale Country | 3-1 |
| 04/17/25 vs Collegiate | 5-12 |
| 04/16/25 @ Trinity | 6-16 |
Horace Mann's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-5. As for Collegiate, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Horace Mann will face off against rival Dalton at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Collegiate is set to challenge their familiar foe Riverdale Country at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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