💍Back to Back 3A State Champions 2022 and 2023💍 2nd Place in State 3A 2015, 3rd Place in State 3A 2012 & 2018, 4th Place in State 3A 2011 @NazarethLGP
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Back to Back 3A State Champions becoming the 5th program to ever repeat! Roadrunners win 7-2 finishing the year 34-6, winning 13 of the last 14. During the playoff run we outscored opponents 63-5. Thankful for the support + a great group of players, staff, and administration #VPV
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It is with great sadness that we share the news that Coach Mario Ortiz passed away unexpectedly today. He was a great coach but an even better man. Coach Ortiz has been on our staff the last 7 years as the sophomore/JV coach. The Ortiz family is in our prayers.
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Congratulations to Landon and the entire Thome Family.
You worked extremely hard for this! @Vol_Baseball is getting the total package!
Roadrunner nation is proud of you.
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Class 3A State Champions. Thank you to everyone for the support and love shown to us this whole year. A special group of players that stayed the course and persevered through hard times. 17 game win streak to end the year. This is for all the players who paved the way before 2022
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It is always a great day to be a Roadrunner but it is a little more special when you have the defending National Champs @Vol_Baseball and National Coach of the Year Tony Vitello and assistant Ross Kivett on campus recruiting some Roadrunners.
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Congratulations to Coach Lee Milano on his 500th win! Coach Milano is in his 22nd season as our program’s Head Coach and counts the success of his players on and off the field as the true marks of victory in his career. Let’s keep those wins coming Coach.
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Congratulations to Brandon Bossard, Class of 2016, for signing a free agent contract with the Chicago White Sox Organization.
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Jim Thome, back in uniform as an assistant at Nazareth, prepares to coach his son in the state semis - Chicago Sun-Times.
Naz is blessed!! chicago.suntimes.com/2023/6/…
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Congratulations to Coach Milano on being named the 2023 3A Illinois HS Baseball Coaches Association Coach of the Year and the Illinois Coaches Association Coach of the Year and nominated for the National HS Athletic Coach of the Year.
Coach Milano will be honored on Jan. 20.
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Congratulations to Jaden Fauske and his family on this incredible accomplishment.
We are so proud of you!
Congrats Jaden Fauske ‘25, selected by the @whitesox with the 44th pick in the in the @MLB Draft. Jaden is the highest MLB draft pick from Nazareth. @Baseball_Naz 👏⚾️💙 #NazSpirit #ForeverRoadrunner #Baseball #Draft25
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Coach Milano collected his 600th win in his career, all as the head coach at Naz.
This accomplishment is due to sacrifices and contributions by so many great players, families, coaches, the administration and his own family.
#Trulyblessed
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Congratulations to 2019 graduate Michael Prosecky on being drafted in the 6th round of the Major League Draft by the Colorado Rockies.
@Rockies @LouisvilleBSB
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Congratulations to 2024 INF/RHP David Cox on his commitment to continue his academic & baseball careers at @NUCatsBaseball.
@PBRIllinois
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Congratulations to our current Athletic Director and former head baseball coach at @ViatorBaseball, Mike Manno, on his recent election to the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on Jan. 21st.
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There isn’t a better staff around. From L to R
Jim Thome first ballot MLB HOF
Rudy Luna - 7 year assistant
Michael Bowden 1st round draft former MLB pitcher
Lee Milano - Head Coach
Joe Milano- Head Scout
John Saraceno- 20 year assistant
Rod Molek- IHSBCA HOF
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Reliving a great day with some great pictures by @PitonMedia Love this group of guys. History 💍
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Congratulations to Cooper Malamazian on being drafted in the 17th round of the Major League Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers.
An unbelievable accomplishment for a high school player to be drafted.
Nazareth Academy and everyone in the baseball program are extremely proud of you
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For the 6th time since 2011 the Roadrunners are headed back to State with a 8-0 win over Lindblom. Finn O’Meara, Luca Fiore and Cooper Malamazian combined for a no hitter.
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Congratulations to Landon Thome and Jaden Fauske for being honored tonight at the White Sox game for being a member of the @IHSBCA1 All-State team.
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Congratulations to the @NazarethGBB on winning the first state title in the history of the program. A tremendous job by the ladies, Coach Stritzel and his staff.
The varsity baseball team was watching and celebrating.
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Congratulations to Class of 2024 John Hughes on his commitment to continue his academic and baseball careers at the University of North Carolina.
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We were fortunate to have the HOFer Jim Thome stop by and take a pic with some members of the State Champion baseball team.
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Today is a hard day in the Nazareth Baseball community. Early this morning Coach Milano lost his mother Mary Ann Milano. Mary Ann was a beloved member of the Nazareth Baseball family. She will be remembered for her selflessness, love and caring for others. RIP Mary Ann 👼🏼
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SECTIONAL CHAMPS with a convincing 11-1 win over St. Laurence.
WP John Hughes 4IP 2 H 5 K
Jaden Fauske 3-3 3 2B 3 RBI
Lucas Smith 3-4 4 RBI
David Cox 2-4 2 RBI
Luca Fiore 1-2 3R
Nick Drtina 1-2 1 RBI
Roadrunners improve to 31-6
#VPV
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Extremely special night that Coach Saraceno was awarded the Assistant Coach of the Year in the state of Illinois and Coach Milano was named the 3A Coach of the Year. Very grateful for the players, parents and administration from @NazarethLGP. These are program awards.
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Good luck to Michael Prosecky as he opens up with Louisville, #1 ranked in nation, this weekend. Michael was one of the top lefty HS pitchers in the nation last year at Naz & was drafted by the Phillies.
He was a top notch student & individual while playing for @Baseball_Naz
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The Roadrunners won the ESCC with a 14-0 record. It is the second consecutive year winning conference and one of the few times a team has gone undefeated in conference in the last twenty years.
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This has become a tradition before the state championship game. Coach John leading the Cupid Shuffle. Thankfully his wife runs the family dance business, Expression Dance Studio
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Congratulations to 2023 Lucas Smith on signing his National Letter of Intent to continue his academic and baseball careers at Division One @UIC_Baseball.
Lucas played a big part in leading the Roadrunners to the 2022 state title.
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On Jackie Robinson day #42 Dominic Milano for @ButlerUBaseball had a day- Homer, 2 2B, BB, 2 Runs & 2 RBI as the Bulldogs beat Georgetown 8-7.
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Jaden Fauske is the 2024-25 Gatorade Illinois Baseball Player of the Year. The award recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated within the community.
Congrats to Jaden and his family.
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Coach Milano was fortunate enough to speak in front of 1,000 youth coaches tonight at the WSBL kick off meeting.
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The Roadrunners battled back all game and took the lead in the 6th with 2 outs on Jaden Fauske’s grand slam. Fauske finished 3-4 and picked up the win on the mound in relief.
Jeremy Thompson 2B RBI
Landon Thome 1B 2RBI
Nick Drtina 2B 2RBI
18-0 & 5-0 ESCC
#VPV
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Let’s Go! Congratulations to Jaden and his family. He is officially a @whitesox
2nd-rounder Jaden Fauske officially signs w/@WhiteSox for $2,997,500 (slot 44 value = $$2,223,600). Illinois prep OF, one of more advanced HS bats in @MLBDraft, potential 20-20 center fielder, also offers intrigue as a catcher. Louisiana State recruit.
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Thank you to @whitesox and Michael Gomez for honoring the State Champion Roadrunners tonight. What a thrill!!
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Congratulations to our 6 seniors on their commitments to continue their education & baseball careers.
Alex Dvorak- Milwaukee Technical College
Division One
David Cox- UIC
Nick Drtina- Louisville
John Hughes- North Carolina
Cooper Malamazian- Indiana
Cole Reifsteck- Belmont
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Happy 50th birthday to our leader. Coach is the definition of a selfless leader. Coach is the most caring, hard working, and passionate coach in the state. Thank you for all you do, and your dedication to making Naz the best program in the state. We appreciate all you do #24
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Best wishes to the best coach in the state @dom_a_savino from @GBN_Baseball. You are a man of integrity and honor. You always doing things the right way. You are a great coach but a better man.
Thanks @barnwoodsports.
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The last year for Coach Erickson. One of the best in the game. He is a class act and runs a great program.
@ReavisBaseball
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Baseball captured their 1st outright ESCC Title with a 15-0 win over ND. The Roadrunners had 16 hits.
WP John Hughes 3 IP 1 H 3 K
Landon Thome 3-3 3 RBI
Nick Drtina 2-2 4 RBI
Luca Fiore 2-3 1 R
Jaden Fauske 2-3 2 RBI
Sebastian Wagner 1-1 RBI
Joey Corcoran 1-1 3 R
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Congratulations to Jaden and his family. A high level talent, elite work ethic, and next level character!
Nazareth Academy is extremely proud of you!
Proud to announce my commitment to the Louisiana State University 🐅.
@Baseball_Naz @LSUCoachJ @CoachJordan2 @Jtsimpson44
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Thank you to Chris, owner of Blueberry Hill in LaGrange, for hosting the 2022 State Champions for breakfast today.
So many great memories these young men have made that will last a life time.
#LEO
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Congratulations to our 7 seniors on their graduation day.
Joseph Milano , Justin Gutierrez, Jack Ryan, Ryan Smith, Wylder Guido, Mark Maschio & Anthony Milano.
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Congrats to Class of 2014 Naz Graduate Tim Dalporto on signing a contact with the San Francisco Giants organization. We are so proud of you!
#BCBU
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Unbelievable comeback! 7 run 7th inning for a 10-9 Victory! Headed to final 4. Thanks for all the support! #bcbu #abc #WeWroteThisScript
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Very grateful to have HOFer Jim Thome talk to the team and share his wisdom and experience with us today.
Thanks once again to @MyCoachRay and the @BoDomeBville for everything!
The Roadrunners getting some work in at the dome and a little life lesson from HOFer Jim Thome. Good luck Friday boys. Clear Eyes, Full Heart, Can’t Lose. @Baseball_Naz
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Thanks to the Nazareth administration for this new sign honoring the school’s state champions!
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Naz improved to 2-0 by beating Bolingbrook 11-3. WP Luca Fiore 3.1 IP, 0 H & 6k
Lucas Smith 3-5 Grand Slam, 5 RBI
Nick Drtina 2-2 2 RBI
Cooper Malamazian 2-3 2 BB
Bobby Kutt 1-2 2RBI
Sam Wampler 2-4
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@IHSBCA1
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Congratulations to @UIC_Baseball commit Lucas Smith on being named to the @IHSBCA1 3A All-State Team.
#LEO
@TopTierBaseball
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The Roadrunners won their 5th Super Sectional Title by beating St. Ignatius 10-7 and advance to state improving to 32-7 on the year.
Finn O’Meara WP 5 IP
3 H 2 R 1 ER 4 K
Nick Drtina 3-4 1 R 1 RBI
Luca Fiore 2-2 1 R 1 RBI
Great Fan Support!
#LEO
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Yesterday it was announced that all spring sports are canceled @ Naz. We honor the seniors today.
If there is summer baseball in any type of form we will push hard to have the seniors take part of it.
This letter is to the 8 baseball seniors.
#EDM
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We captured our 19 Regional Title in school history & 13th in the last 14 years.
John Hughes WP 4 IP 1 H 5 K
Cooper Malamazian 2-2 2RBI
Luca Fiore 3-4 2 R 2 RBI
Jaden Fauske 3-4 RBI
Landon Thome 2-3 2 R RBI
Finn O’Meara 2B RBI
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#VPV
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@Baseball_Naz beat the #1 ranked team in the state Marist 6-4. Junior Teddy Olander and sophomore Wylder Guido pitched outstanding. Cole Vercelli and Troy Siranovic had two hits each. Andrew McKenna hit a solo home run. The Roadrunners improved to 10-0.
@PBRIllinois
#BCBU
#PIF
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First class send off by the administration, staff, students, and parents as we head to state.
#LEO
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Entering this week Nazareth Baseball had a 60-1 record in their last 61 games. Our home winning streak ended at 39 games which covered from May of 2023 until April of 2025. It is the second longest home winning streak in the history of the state for baseball.
#UIT
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Congratulations to Class of 2021 Ryan Smith and his family on his commitment to continue his education and baseball career @UIC_Baseball.
We are extremely proud of you!
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We close the books on 2022 as Coach Milano receives 2 of 3 state of Illinois Coach of the Year awards this weekend. Thanks to @IHSBCA1 & Pitch & Hit Club for the acknowledgments. These awards are program and family awards.
To the journey ahead of the 2023 season.
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@Baseball_Naz beat Marist 12-2 at Wrigley Field. Winning pitcher Michael Prosecky threw 5 innings allowing one earned run while striking out 5. Teddy Olander hit a triple with 2RBI, Troy Siranovic had 2 hits and 2RBI & Andrew McKenna had 2 hits. TY for the tremendous fan support
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Congratulations to Class of 2018 Dominic Milano, his staff and team on his first win as a college coach.
@_HarperBaseball
@dmilano224
@HankSchau
@SchallerMason
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Congratulations to Coach John Saraceno on being named the @IHSBCA1 Assistant Coach of the Year for the State of Illinois for the 2023 baseball season. Coach Saraceno will be honored at a ceremony on January 20th. A well deserved honor for the back to back state champion coach.
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As we eat dinner the night before the State Championship game, we keep the tradition going in singing Coach John happy birthday!
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Thank you, coming from the best coach in the state and my dear friend, it means so much!!
❤️ you brother!
Congratulations to @LeeMilano1 of @Baseball_Naz on winning another state championship.
It is extremely difficult to make it to state two years in a row. It is nearly impossible to win back-to-back state titles. Mission accomplished. No one does it better than you.
#TheBest
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Player led Open Field today for the first time on the new turfed RJ Sanders Field. Thanks to the
@congofstjoseph , the Naz Administration and Board and all the donors. It is an unbelievable looking facility.
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Congratulations to our four all conference players.
2021 - Ryan Smith
2022 - Luke Brabham
2022- Sebastian Gutierrez
2023- Lucas Smith
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Our 5th D1 spotlight is Dominic Milano who plays 1B/OF @ButlerUBaseball. Dominic enters his final season at Butler and hit .390 in the Big East last year. Also, he was an all-state INF for the 2018 3rd place Roadrunners.
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What a great night between the ring ceremony to the halftime acknowledgment for the State Champs. So much to be proud of. Thank you to the Naz Administration for making this a special day!
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The season came to an end tonight falling 6-1. These young men finished 31-7. The 4th consecutive year of 30 plus wins. Extremely proud of these young men and their work ethic and dedication for success. Thank you to the Class of 2025!
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What a great day to watch the college coaching debut of Class of 2018 Dominic Milano while coaching Class of 2021 Anthony Milano at Harper Community College.
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Congratulations to 2024 LHP Luca Fiore on his commitment to @UIC_Baseball. Luca’s hard work & determination allowed him to reach this goal.
Luca is the 6th 2024 Naz player to commit to play DI baseball. All 6 played on varsity as freshmen.
#SHG
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Landon Thome with three barrels at USA 18U trials today against the best pitchers in the country. Excellent velo 100 MPH on a line out. Also hit a double to left.
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Congratulations to Class of 2023 RHP Finn O’Meara on his commitment to continue academic and baseball careers at @DePauwU
Great student, hard worker and big arm.
@DePauwBaseball
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Thank you to @whitesox for honoring us on the field tonight for winning the state championship. It was great to see so many Nazareth families, staff members and alumni at the game to share in this honor.
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Congratulations to Coach Milano, his staff and entire 2018 team. Coach Milano was named 1 of 4 coaches from Class 3A as Coach of The Year from the entire state. The 2018 team finished 3rd in the state in 2018. It is the 4th time in 8 years the team has finished top 4 in the state
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Congratulations to 2018 Naz graduate Dominic Milano on being named the Head Baseball Coach this year!
An honor to speak to the team today!
First day of practice in the books. Thank you to IHSA Hall of Fame Coach, Lee Milano, for coming and talking to the team and sharing his wisdom with our guys! #Kaizen
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Thank you to all the fan support!!!!
A great day for @Baseball_Naz, who defeated rival St. Laurence 6-0 to win the Class 3A Sectional Title. The Roadrunners will play the Super-Sectional at Ozinga Field on Monday, June 6 for a chance to go to State. @IHSA_IL #GoNaz
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Congratulations to @LouisvilleBSB commit Nick Drtina on being named to the @IHSBCA1 3A All-State Team. Drtina broke the school record with his 12th win in the state championship game.
#LEO
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Baseball improved to 11-0 with 3-0 win over Lane Tech & JACK is BACK!
Jack Krug returned 11 months after surgery to throw two scoreless inning. Michael Prosecky struck out 8 in 4 innings. Archer Wagner picked up the save. Michael Milano had a RBI & Cole Vercelli 2
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Roadrunners improve to 30-6 by beating Marist 9-1 by pounding out 16 hits led by soph Collin Roche 3-3 2 RBI. Luca Fiore, Cooper Malamazian, Lucas Smith, Nick Drtina, David Cox & Finn O'Meara had 2 hits each.
WP Jaden Fauske 2 IP 1 H 4K. O'Meara 4 IP 2 H 8 K
#VPV
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Congratulations to Luca Fiore on officially being recognized for his commitment to continue his academic and baseball careers at @UIC_Baseball.
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Off seeason conditioning. I wouldn’t try this at home!
#BCBU
#payforward
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The Roadrunners battled back from a 5-0 deficit and down to their last strike 5 times to win 6-5. Lucas Smith walk off single knocked in two.
Sebastian Gutierrez
WP 3H 3R 7K
Cooper Malamazian 2-3
Finn O’Meara 1-2
#LEO
Roadrunners are 30-7
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Thanks to @lchs310baseball for traveling and playing us today. It was a special day for Coach Thome to play against his high school.
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Naz improved to 6-0 with a walk off W. Luke Brabham’s 3rd H of the day completed the 4R deficit comeback for a 8-7 W. Justin Gutierrez 2-2 R & RBI, Colin Lukas H, RBI & Cooper Malamazian H & 2 RBI.
2024 John Hughes 4 IP, 3H, 2R & 7K’s picked up the W in relief.
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Congratulations to Class of 2022 catcher Sam Wampler on his commitment to continue his academic and baseball career at @AmbroseBaseball. A real nice all around player that is a team first guy with high character.
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The construction on the complete field turf project on RJ Sanders Field has started. The fences are down and the digging has started.
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Landon Thome was 1-2 and reached base three times while scoring the winning run to help Team Illinois win 2-1 over Team Hawaii in the @NatChampSeries
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