South Milwaukee extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 6-13 in the process. They lost 7-0 to the St. Joseph Lancers. The Rockets were not able to make up for their loss to the Lancers from their previous meeting back in May of 2023.
As for St. Joseph, they pushed their record up to 20-3 with the victory, which was their 18th straight on the road dating back to last season. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.1 runs on average over those games.
For St. Joseph's part, Zach Rizzo made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Rizzo has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Peter Visconti, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last nine games he's played. Another player making a difference was Chris Kenesie, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Milwaukee will square off against Brown Deer at 4:30 a.m. on Monday. As for St. Joseph, they will face off against Shoreland Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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