The Marquette Catholic Explorers will challenge the Roxana Shells at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Marquette Catholic's last matchup with Metro-East Lutheran could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Tuesday. The Explorers came up short against the Knights, falling 13-5. The Explorers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Joe Stephan made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run. Jack Rea was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Roxana's offense. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Salem on Monday.
Bradley Herrin was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Roxana's loss dropped their record down to 15-6-1. As for Marquette Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-10.
Marquette Catholic might still be hurting after the 8-1 loss they got from Roxana when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Explorers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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