After a string of three wins, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They lost 11-2 to the Noblesville Millers. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory couldn't push the score so high this time.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory got a good showing from Christian Forniss, who struck out ten batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Ethan Norris made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Even though they lost, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Noblesville only tossed five.
On Noblesville's side, Quinton Black looked comfortable as he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Black has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Aiden Reynolds was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Brady Bishop was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory's defeat dropped their record down to 12-6. As for Noblesville, they pushed their record up to 14-3 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory will take on North Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so North Central's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Noblesville, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Hamilton Southeastern at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Noblesville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
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