For the second straight game, Irvington will face off against Moreau Catholic. The Vikings will square off against the Mariners at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Irvington will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
Irvington will bounce into Friday's contest after beating Moreau Catholic, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The Vikings walked away with a 9-5 victory over the Mariners on Wednesday. That's two games straight that the Vikings have won by exactly four runs.
Santiago Parks
| 04/29/26 vs Moreau Catholic | 3 |
| 03/11/26 @ Antioch | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs American | 2 |
| 03/22/25 vs Berean Christian | 2 |
| 04/23/26 @ Kennedy | 1 |
Santiago Parks made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run and five RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Wesley Ren was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March of 2025. Zo Naithy was another key player, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs.
Irvington's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-10. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Moreau Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-12-1 record this season.
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