Downers Grove South tops nationally ranked team
He may not have been at his best but Marmion’s Tim Tarter was plenty good enough Tuesday afternoon.
The senior southpaw struck out 11, walked 2 and allowed a pair of runs (one earned) on 4 hits in a solid 6-inning stint against visiting Geneva.
His teammates made sure that Tarter’s hard work wouldn’t go to waste, as the Cadets (2-2) snapped a 2-2 tie with a 3-run bottom half of the sixth on the way to a 5-2 nonconference victory in Aurora.
“I really didn’t feel like I had my best stuff though,” said the UIC-bound Tarter, who fanned 5 of the first 7 batters he faced. “I just went out there and battled through it all.”
The 6-foot-5, 200-pounder recorded his first victory in his second start of the season.
“He wasn’t throwing as hard as he does sometimes but it’s a tribute to him to be able to fight through it and take care of six innings,” said Cadets coach Dave Rakow. “His velocity wasn’t quite where it will be once he’s in midseason form but he’s learning how to pitch.
“It was a really good outing for Timmy, and I think he’s going to continue to get better as the year goes on.”
— Craig Brueske
Downers South 3, Bishop Gorman, Nev. 1:
The Mustangs (3-0) topped nationally ranked Bishop Gorman in Arizona behind a 4-hitter from Matt Wivinis (1-0). The Kansas State-bound senior struck out seven and walked none and also drove in 2 runs. Wivinis’ sixth-inning sacrifice fly broke a 1-1 tie, and Nick Vanek’s RBI single provided an insurance run.
Neuqua Valley 7, Plainfield South 2:
Jeff Samuel went 2-for-2 with a double and 3 RBI for the Wildcats (2-0), who scored 7 unanswered runs after falling behind 2-0 in the first inning. Jack Amaro and Mike Bogar also had 2 hits apiece while Alex Bucz pitched 4 innings for the win.
West Chicago 13, Grant 7:
An 8-run bottom of the fourth inning powered the Wildcats (3-0) to victory. Tom Krone, winning pitcher Jerrick Habecker and Nick Driscoll each drove in 2 runs.
WW South 7, Palatine 1:
Jason Schuman scattered 3 hits and struck out nine over 6 innings, and the Tigers (1-1) scored all their runs in the sixth inning to surge to victory. R.J. Hoshell went 2-for-3 with 2 RBI. Rich O’Neil also drove in 2 runs.
Immaculate Conception 5, St. Joseph 1:
Jose Godinez (2-0) notched 15 strikeouts in a 3-hitter for the Knights (4-1). Charlie Pulkownik went 3-for-4 and Brian Harvey had 2 RBI.
Benet 9, Downers North 0:
Chris Sanderson (1-1), Joe Pappalardo and Jim O’Malley combined on a 1-hitter for the Redwings (1-1). R.J. Gatto went 3-for-4 with a homer and 3 RBI. Zac Lewinski drove in 2 runs.
York 4, Waubonsie Valley 2:
Joe Paparone picked up the win with 6 innings of work and also hit a 2-run homer for the Dukes (2-0). Phil Ganser drove in 2 runs for York while Eric Josupait went 2-for-3 for the Warriors (0-1).
Lisle 10, Proviso East 0:
Winning pitcher Kazim Khan (1-1) struck out 11 as the Lions (5-1) rolled to a six-inning victory. Ryan Van Volkenburg and Nick Olson had 2 hits apiece and combined for 5 RBI.
Hinsdale South 3, Lincoln-Way Central 2:
Emmanuel Morris, P.J. Schuster and Sean Beesley all had 2 hits for the Hornets (1-0), who scored a run in the top of the seventh to pull out the win. Schuster and Beesley each drove in a run. Winning pitcher Eric Burger fired 3 innings of scoreless relief.