On Tuesday, the Marist RedHawks narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Saint Ignatius College Prep Wolfpack 5-4.
Evan Smith made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Smith was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other pitching news, JP Gainer tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits.
Smith wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tommy Hosty, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Saint Ignatius College Prep's side, they got a good showing from Reese Peddle, who tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
The victory got Marist back to even at 13-13. As for Saint Ignatius College Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 13 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-22 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marist will take on St. Laurence at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. St. Laurence's pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so Marist's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Saint Ignatius College Prep, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Nazareth Academy at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Nazareth Academy will roll in looking for their 33rd straight win, something Saint Ignatius College Prep surely won't give up without a fight.
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