Saint Ignatius College Prep is 0-7 against Whitney Young since May of 2016 but things could change on Tuesday. The Wolfpack will be playing in front of their home fans against the Dolphins at 4:30 p.m. Saint Ignatius College Prep will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Saint Ignatius College Prep had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 18-run drubbing they dealt Hancock on Monday. The Wolfpack blew past the Eagles 19-1. Considering the Wolfpack have won three matchups by more than ten runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Tova Chung
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Tova Chung made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Giovanna Sanfratello was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Molly Milanowski was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
Saint Ignatius College Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2025.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Whitney Young, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Lincoln Park a 17-0 shutout on Monday. With that win, the Dolphins brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Like Saint Ignatius College Prep, Whitney Young also got a great game from a two-way player: Sarah Alvarez. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Alvarez has posted since back in April of 2025. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double. Those stolen bases were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Itzel Jaime and Mara Finnigan did most of the damage at the plate: Jaime went 2-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI, while Finnigan went 1-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most doubles Jaime has posted since back in March of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie Nieves, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Saint Ignatius College Prep's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Whitney Young, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Saint Ignatius College Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. However, it's not like Whitney Young struggles in that department as they've averaged .315. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Saint Ignatius College Prep couldn't quite finish off Whitney Young when the teams last played back in March of 2025 and fell 5-3. Will the Wolfpack have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
