The Rauner Wildcats will challenge the Cristo Rey Jesuit Cristeros at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Rauner has given up an average of 11.4 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rauner lost 14-4 to Disney II on Wednesday.
Diego Fernandez put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Fernandez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Andrew Shanley and Oscar Salas stepped up to the plate in a big way. Shanley scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Salas scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. That's the most stolen bases Shanley has posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Cristo Rey Jesuit came up short against Walther Christian Academy on Wednesday and fell 9-6. The Cristeros have struggled against the Broncos recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
Cristo Rey Jesuit's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Rauner, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
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