DeLaSalle had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 5-8 to make it four. They fell just short of the Richfield Spartans by a score of 2-0. The Islanders were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Spartans earlier this season, when they won 11-3.
DeLaSalle got a good showing from Andrew Faust, who struck out seven batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. That one hit allowed gave Faust a new career-low.
As for Richfield, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games.
On Richfield's side, the result came thanks to Cason Carter's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up ten Ks. Carter has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. DeLaSalle will square off against rival Park Center/Columbia Heights/Maranatha at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Richfield is set to face off against their familiar foe Kennedy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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