The Regis Jesuit Raiders are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Chatfield Chargers at 4:30 p.m. Regis Jesuit is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Regis Jesuit faced Mullen in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Regis Jesuit took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Mullen.
John May made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Colin Dwyer, who went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Regis Jesuit was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mullen only hit no.
Meanwhile, Chatfield came into Thursday's contest having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past Lutheran 17-6. Chatfield's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Colin Metz was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run and four runs. JR Harpstreith was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Regis Jesuit's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-3. As for Chatfield, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-7-1.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Regis Jesuit has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. However, it's not like Chatfield struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Regis Jesuit came out on top in a nail-biter against Chatfield when the teams last played back in May of 2023, sneaking past 6-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for Regis Jesuit since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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