Saint Ignatius College Prep couldn't quite beat Loyola Academy on Monday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-run defeat they were dealt last Saturday. The Saint Ignatius College Prep Wolfpack fell just short of the Loyola Academy Ramblers by a score of 4-2. Saint Ignatius College Prep has not had much luck with Loyola Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Daniel Johnson was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out nine batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Saint Ignatius College Prep saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joseph Toney, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Saint Ignatius College Prep's loss dropped their record down to 9-13. As for Loyola Academy, their win bumped their record up to 13-11.
Saint Ignatius College Prep will head out on the road to challenge Providence Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Providence Catholic's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Saint Ignatius College Prep's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Loyola Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Rita at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Rita is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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