The Loyola Cubs will venture away from home to challenge the Bishop Alemany Warriors at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Loyola's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Bishop Alemany's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Loyola took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Bishop Alemany, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Loyola sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over Bishop Alemany on Tuesday. That's two games straight that the Cubs have won by just one run.
Noah Mendez looked comfortable as he tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Davis Bender, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024. Wyatt Clougherty also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Bishop Alemany is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5. As for Loyola, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season.
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