Leo was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat. They lost 18-2 to the Fenwick Friars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Leo of the 18-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Leo saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Derrick Davis III, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, a triple, and a run.
On Fenwick's side, Matthew Purta looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Purta has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Fenwick let Ryan Lazewski and Will Gladden loose on the outfield. Lazewski went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Gladden scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Gladden has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played. Josh Wicker was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Leo's defeat dropped their record down to 6-14. As for Fenwick, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-5.
Leo will head out on the road to face off against IC Catholic Prep at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Fenwick, they will challenge Montini Catholic at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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