The Fenwick Friars will head out to take on the Brother Rice Crusaders at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Fenwick has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Fenwick took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against St. Rita, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Friars had just enough and edged out the Mustangs 7-6 on Tuesday.
Fenwick let Ryan Lazewski and Ethan Gonzalez run wild. Lazewski scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with three RBI. Those RBI were Gonzalez's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael McMahon, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Brother Rice entered their tilt with Leo on Monday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 22-2 win. That looming 22-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Crusaders yet this season.
Aidan Dillon looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Jackson Natanek was a standout: he scored two runs while going 2-for-2. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024. Colin Campbell was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Brother Rice kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matchups.
Fenwick's record is now 3-4-1. As for Brother Rice, their record now sits at 6-1.
Fenwick suffered a grim 12-6 defeat to Brother Rice when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Friars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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