Cardinal Stritch's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Vanlue Wildcats with a sharp 10-2 victory. The Cardinals not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 2, 2024 (when they won 22-0).
Angelo Nino made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and two runs.
In other batting news, Shawn Weatherford was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. He has become a key player for Cardinal Stritch: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 0-13 otherwise. Mario Alonzo II also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Cardinals
| 05/14/25 @ Vanlue | 10-2 |
| 05/12/25 vs Hilltop | 1-19 |
| 05/08/25 @ North Central | 4-9 |
| 05/03/25 vs Rogers | 12-7 |
| 04/30/25 @ Emmanuel Christian | 0-5 |
Cardinal Stritch's win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-14. As for Vanlue, their defeat was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-20.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cardinal Stritch will venture away from home to face off against Central Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Cardinals are facing the Fighting Irish at the right time seeing as the Fighting Irish are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Vanlue, they will head out to square off against Cory-Rawson at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: the Fighting Hornets will have lost six straight heading into Thursday's matchup.
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