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| 04/29/26 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 04/26/25 - Home | 10-0 W |
| 04/16/16 - Away | 12-4 W |
While Notre Dame's win against Lawrenceville School wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Irish sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over the Big Red on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Irish have posted since April 28, 2025.
Matthew Smith tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over 6.1 innings pitched. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Rocco Valentino, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run. Another player making a difference was Steven Naumenko, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
Notre Dame hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive matchups.
Notre Dame is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-8 record this season. As for Lawrenceville School, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Notre Dame will challenge Lawrence at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lawrenceville School, they will take on Mercersburg Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The Storm will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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