Mater Dei was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 5-2 to the Marquette Catholic Explorers. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Explorers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Chase Zurliene was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. What's more, he gave up only two walks, the fewest he's had over his last four matchups.
At the plate, Mater Dei saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Evan Kreke, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Mater Dei's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Marquette Catholic, they moved to 12-8 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mater Dei will host Granite City at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Marquette Catholic, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Metro-East Lutheran at 4:30 p.m.
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