Barrington has been on the road for three straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Fenwick Friars at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Barrington's hitters rose to the challenge against a Indians pitching crew that boasted an average of only 3.8 points allowed on Monday. Barrington sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-9 victory over Hononegah. Barrington's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Will Nahza looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, Julian Ashley-Friedman was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a double. Jackson Cavaliero was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Fenwick put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Saint Ignatius College Prep 6-5.
Luke Hickey looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Ryan Lazewski was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Josh Wicker, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Barrington's victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.9 runs per game. As for Fenwick, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Barrington hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Fenwick struggles in that department as they've averaged .320. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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