Brother Rice lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Central, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Wednesday's game. The Warriors put the hurt on the Trail Blazers with a sharp 11-1 win on Wednesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Warriors as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Blake Ilitch
Brother Rice got a great performance from Blake Ilitch as he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Ilitch has become a key player for the Warriors: the team is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 7-10-1 otherwise.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Broder Katke, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most runs he has posted over his last 11 matches. Another player making a difference was Cash Van Ameyde, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one triple.
Brother Rice always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Brother Rice's win bumped their record up to 12-10-1. As for Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
Brother Rice will take on Central Catholic at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Central, they are taking a road trip to square off against Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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