Baseball Recap: Brother Rice Extends Winning Streak to Three

Crusaders

Previous 3 Games

04/01/25 vs Lincoln-Way Central	8-7
03/29/25 vs Oswego East	11-0
03/28/25 vs St. Patrick	9-1

Brother Rice took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Lincoln-Way Central, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Crusaders sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over the Knights on Tuesday. The victory was familiar territory for the Crusaders, who have now won three matchups in a row.

Aidan Dillon looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.

On the hitting side, Brady Cunningham was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. Aidan Nohava also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Brother Rice kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive games.

Brother Rice's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Lincoln-Way Central, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brother Rice is headed away from home for the first time to face off against Trinity at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Shamrocks' pitching crew has only allowed 1.5 runs per game this season, so the Crusaders' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lincoln-Way Central, they will challenge Minooka at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Indians will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight.