The University Trailblazers will head out on the road to take on the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Braves at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. University is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
University is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Tuesday, just like they did against Muncie Burris (and have done all season long). University was the clear victor by a 24-2 margin over Muncie Burris on Monday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for University as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Cooper Burnett and Jimmy Caldwell did most of the damage at the plate: Burnett scored three runs while going 2-for-2, while Caldwell scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Griffin Wright, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought contest, but Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory had to settle for a 6-5 defeat against Lawrence North on Saturday.
Christian Forniss was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits.
At the plate, Anthony Suscha made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Even though they lost, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lawrence North struck out seven times.
University now has a winning record of 10-9-1. As for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory, their loss dropped their record down to 14-7.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. University has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.4. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
University might still be hurting after the 9-3 defeat they got from Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Thankfully for University, Alex Cookerly (who struck out 11 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk)) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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