The DeLaSalle Islanders will square off against the Park Center/Columbia Heights/Maranatha Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
DeLaSalle blew Richfield out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Monday Richfield got their revenge. The Islanders fell just short of the Spartans by a score of 2-0.
DeLaSalle got a good showing from Andrew Faust, who struck out seven batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. That one hit allowed gave Faust a new career-low.
Meanwhile, Park Center/Columbia Heights/Maranatha entered their tilt with Academy of Holy Angels on Tuesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Stars by a score of 10-7. Park Center/Columbia Heights/Maranatha's win was all the more impressive since the Stars were averaging only 2.67 runs allowed on the season.
Beau Bratsch was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and one triple. Another player making a difference was Nolan Schneider, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Park Center/Columbia Heights/Maranatha kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
DeLaSalle has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season. As for Park Center/Columbia Heights/Maranatha, their victory bumped their record up to 7-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. DeLaSalle has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Park Center/Columbia Heights/Maranatha struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
DeLaSalle couldn't quite get it done against Park Center/Columbia Heights/Maranatha in their previous meeting back in April as they fell 8-5. Will the Islanders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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