Marian Catholic had lost five games at home, but after bumping their record up to 11-15 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They skirted past the De La Salle Meteors 8-7. For the Spartans, this counts as revenge for the 5-0 victory the Meteors walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Jackie Pollock
| 05/22/25 vs De La Salle | 6 |
| 05/17/25 @ Saint Viator | 12 |
| 05/15/25 @ Tinley Park | 5 |
| 05/14/25 vs St. Laurence | 12 |
| 05/12/25 vs Nazareth Academy | 11 |
Jackie Pollock spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kendyl Rainey was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Gracie Jensen, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Marian Catholic hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
As for De La Salle, they dropped their record down to 23-10 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
On De La Salle's side, Samara Agredano was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Mya Alvarez was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
Marian Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for De La Salle, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lincoln Park at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Meteors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.
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