The Saint Ignatius College Prep Wolfpack will stay at home for another game and welcome the Amundsen Vikings at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Saint Ignatius College Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Saint Ignatius College Prep had to settle for a 6-5 loss against Fenwick.
Matthew Richert was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Jacob Jelinek was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Declan Boyle was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Even though they lost, Saint Ignatius College Prep was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fenwick only hit no.
Meanwhile, Amundsen entered their tilt with Fasman Yeshiva with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the a 17-0 shutout on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for Amundsen, who have now won four contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Pierce Bakker was a standout: he scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Patrick O'Keefe, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI and a run.
Saint Ignatius College Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Amundsen, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Saint Ignatius College Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .474. However, it's not like Amundsen struggles in that department as they've averaged .516. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Saint Ignatius College Prep took their win against Amundsen when the teams last played back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. Does Saint Ignatius College Prep have another victory up their sleeve, or will Amundsen turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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