Sacred Heart extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-4 in the process. They lost 16-2 to the LaSalle Academy Cardinals. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cardinals this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-1 on April 1st.
As for LaSalle Academy, the win got them back to even at 3-3. That looming 16-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For LaSalle Academy's part, Allen Guiterrez made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. That's the most strikeouts Guiterrez has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Yasser Calderon, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, five runs, and two triples. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.5 runs per game. Another player making a difference was Kerick Tejada, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Coming up, Sacred Heart will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Cathedral Prep at 4:00 p.m. The Crusaders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.89 runs per game on average), something the Irish will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for LaSalle Academy, they will face off against Bishop Loughlin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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