Amundsen couldn't quite beat Taft on Monday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the six-run loss they were dealt last Saturday. The Amundsen Vikings fell just short of the Taft Eagles by a score of 5-3. Amundsen was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Taft apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Henry Holper was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Holper has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Holper was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Holper wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kael O'Conor, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
This is the second loss in a row for Amundsen and nudges their season record down to 18-11. As for Taft, their win bumped their record up to 13-14.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Amundsen is on the road again on Tuesday to play Niles Notre Dame at 4:30 p.m. Amundsen is facing Niles Notre Dame at the right time seeing as Niles Notre Dame is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Taft, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Kaneland at 11:00 a.m. on May 18th.
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