Chaminade unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Iona Prep Gaels by a score of 8-6 on Wednesday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Chaminade got a good showing from Carlos Pereira, who pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits.
On the hitting side, Collin Anderson stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jake Madsen, who went 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Iona Prep's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1.
Coming up, Chaminade will take on Archbishop Stepinac at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Iona Prep, they will be playing at home against Kellenberg Memorial at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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