Lumen Christi defeated Leslie 3-0 on Thursday night at Spring Arbor University. Photos by Samantha Wynn, JTV Sports.
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Thursday June 5th
(6-5-2025, 11:40PM): Despite only two hits for Lumen Christi, they survived a defensive battle on Thursday to advance to the Regional Final at Spring Arbor University.
Each team closed the first inning with one hit. Lumen Christi’s Benny Gaston hit a grounder over 2nd base. Leslie’s Jackson Fossitt had a single, and was rounding first, as the 1st baseman was overthrown after a runner was out at 2nd. The Titans’ quick recovery created a more complex version of the double play tagging the runner out.
Lumen started off the scoring top of the 2nd as Timmy Crowley hit a runner home as he was thrown out at first to take the early 1-0 advantage.
In the 3rd inning Lumen Christi kept their momentum going with Jack Fitzpatrick hitting a ground ball by the 3rd baseman for a single. The lead grew to 2-0 as Broderick Gregory hit Fitzpatrick home and got to 2nd via errors. Gregory stole 3rd and eventually home with the catcher distracted for the 3-0 advantage.
Only a combined 2 more hits were to come. Bottom of the 4th, Leslie’s Henry Bradford recorded a double with a deep shot to right field. Atop the 5th, Lumen Christi’s Fitzpatrick got to first on an error. Bottom of the 5th, Leslie’s Parker Franklin got a single, hitting the ball to 2nd base.
Lumen Christi took the win 3-0 over Leslie with stifling defense.
Lumen Christi played 4 different pitchers combining for 3 hits allowed and no runs. Wesley Learned started for the Titans and pitched the first 3 innings. Learned allowed no hits and earned the pitching win. Jack Fitzpatrick led the offense with two hits.
Jackson Fossitt pitched the entirety of the game for the Blackhawks allowing only 3 hits. Leslie had just two hits.
Lumen Christi will play the Onsted Wildcats Saturday at Adrian College at 10am, the winner will play at 3pm in the state quarterfinal.
Photos by Samantha Wynn, JTV Sports.
