Montini Catholic extended their losing streak to five on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 15-13 in the process. They lost 11-5 to the Fenwick Friars. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 27, 2023, but that streak is no more.
As for Fenwick, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 13-12-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games.
For Fenwick's part, they got a great performance from Matt Purta as he struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Those 13 strikeouts gave Purta a new career-high.
At the plate, Johnny Buchman was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April. Bryan Tunison was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Montini Catholic will challenge Leo at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Broncos are facing the Lions at the right time seeing as the Lions are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Fenwick, they will take on St. Francis at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Spartans will roll in looking for their 18th straight victory, something the Friars surely won't give up without a fight.
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