If Rauner was feeling good fresh off their 14-8 takedown of Non Varsity Opponent last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Rauner lost 14-4 to the Disney II Titans on Wednesday. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Titans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Diego Fernandez was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Fernandez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Andrew Shanley and Oscar Salas stepped up to the plate in a big way. Shanley scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Salas scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. That's the most stolen bases Shanley has posted since back in April of 2024.
Rauner now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Disney II, their win ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rauner will welcome Cristo Rey Jesuit at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Disney II, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Chicago Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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