Lawrence North entered their tilt with Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Braves on Saturday. For Lawrence North, this counts as revenge for the 13-3 defeat Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2022.
Wyatt Bastin looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lawrence North saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anthony Ludington, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run. Another player making a difference was Matthew Cunningham, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
On Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory's side, 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.
On the hitting side, 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.
Lawrence North pushed their record up to 17-3 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory, their loss dropped their record down to 14-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lawrence North's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Decatur Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory will take on University at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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