There's no place like home for Fenwick, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Berwyn/Cicero Morton Mustangs on Tuesday, sneaking past 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Friars have posted since May 10, 2024.
Matt Purta tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Josh Morgan, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Ryan Lazewski, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Fenwick hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Berwyn/Cicero Morton struck out nine times.
Fenwick's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Berwyn/Cicero Morton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fenwick will square off against Morgan Park at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Berwyn/Cicero Morton, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Saint Ignatius College Prep at 4:30 p.m. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolfpack have averaged an impressive 10.3 runs per game this season.
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