Aquinas Institute made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Eastridge, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Little Irish fell just short of the Lancers by a score of 5-3 on Monday. The Little Irish have struggled against the Lancers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
Kendall Buttles
| 04/28/25 vs Eastridge | 12 |
| 04/25/25 vs Palmyra-Macedon | 14 |
| 04/22/25 vs Bishop Kearney | 7 |
| 04/07/25 @ Greece Odyssey | 13 |
Kendall Buttles was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs and two doubles.
Buttles wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Riley Madigan, who went 1-for-3 with one double. That double was Madigan's first of the season.
Aquinas Institute's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Eastridge, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Aquinas Institute will venture away from home to challenge Northstar Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Eastridge, they will head out to take on Bishop Kearney at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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