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| 05/02/24 - Away | 8-0 W |
| 04/08/24 - Home | 3-1 W |
| 05/09/23 - Home | 5-3 W |
| 04/11/23 - Away | 15-1 W |
| 04/25/22 - Away | 6-1 W |
| + 5 more games |
Notre Dame Academy is 9-1 against Green Bay Southwest since May of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Tritons will look to defend their home field against the Fighting Trojans at 11:00 a.m. The timing is sure in Notre Dame Academy's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Green Bay Southwest has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
On Thursday, Notre Dame Academy got the win against Sheboygan South by a conclusive 13-1. That looming 13-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Tritons yet this season.
Christian Collins and Drew Magnuson made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Collins pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Magnuson kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. At bat, Collins scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Magnuson scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Jack Collins was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. He also put up an RBI, which was his first of the season. Jack Frelich was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Notre Dame Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sheboygan South only posted an OBP of .250.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Green Bay Southwest's offense. They fell 5-0 to Manitowoc Lincoln on Thursday. The game marked the first time this season in which the Fighting Trojans were not able to get on the board.
Green Bay Southwest also got a good showing from Rexford LeClair, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. LeClair has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single hit any time he's pitched this season.
Notre Dame Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Green Bay Southwest, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Notre Dame Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .503. However, it's not like Green Bay Southwest struggles in that department as they've averaged .465. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Notre Dame Academy's way against Green Bay Southwest when the teams last played back in May of 2024, as Notre Dame Academy made off with an 8-0 victory. Will the Tritons repeat their success, or do the Fighting Trojans have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
