Saint Ignatius College Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell just short of the Chicago Mt. Carmel Caravan by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Saint Ignatius College Prep of the 11-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Saturday.
Daniel Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Alec Gunderson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Joseph Toney, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Saint Ignatius College Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 9-18. As for Chicago Mt. Carmel, the win got them back to even at 13-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Saint Ignatius College Prep will take on Payton College Prep at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Payton College Prep will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Saint Ignatius College Prep surely won't give up without a fight. As for Chicago Mt. Carmel, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Brother Rice at 4:30 p.m.
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