Belleville West lost to Althoff Catholic back in April of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Maroons came out on top in a nail-biter against the Crusaders, sneaking past 6-4.
Ethan Hofmeister
| 04/28/25 @ Althoff Catholic | 6 |
| 04/10/25 vs Belleville East | 2 |
| 03/31/25 @ Gibault Catholic | 5 |
| 03/26/25 @ Mater Dei | 6 |
Ethan Hofmeister made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Hofmeister wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Casey Fultz, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases Fultz has posted since back in March.
Belleville West hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Althoff Catholic struck out six times.
Belleville West has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.2 runs over those games. As for Althoff Catholic, their record now sits at 13-11.
Looking ahead, Belleville West will head out on the road to square off against Granite City at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Althoff Catholic, they will face off against Christ Our Rock Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last four games the Silver Stallions have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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