Notre Dame (SO) came tearing into Tuesday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Arcadia Apaches by a score of 6-1.
Nate Kugler tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kai Gonzaga and Dominic Cadiz did most of the damage at the plate: Gonzaga went 3-for-4 with a triple and two RBI, while Cadiz scored a run while going 2-for-4. Levi Sterling was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Arcadia's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Damian Catano, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Notre Dame (SO)'s victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-6-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs per game. As for Arcadia, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Notre Dame (SO)'s homestand will continue as they prepare to take on St. Francis at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Notre Dame (SO)'s pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so St. Francis' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Arcadia, they will be playing at home against Glendale at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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