For the second straight game, Iroquois will face off against Depew. The Redhawks will head out on the road to take on the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Iroquois is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
On Tuesday, Iroquois got the win against Depew by a conclusive 13-6. The result was nothing new for the Redhawks, who have now won six matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Iroquois got a great performance from Zachary Erny as he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Erny has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Carson Fragale, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Slade McTigue was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Iroquois kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive contests.
Iroquois pushed their record up to 7-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Depew, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 8-4 record.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Iroquois has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .496. However, it's not like Depew struggles in that department as they've averaged .440. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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