As legendary Chicago Cub Ernie Banks famously said, “let’s play two,” that’s exactly what the Irish are doing today. With staff ace John Michael Bertrand on the mound, Link Jarrett rode his lefty to 7 innings giving up 2 runs. He set a career high with eleven strikeouts.
The hitters were quiet for the majority of the game, but during the fifth and sixth innings they woke up. Both Carter Putz, fifth, and Ryan Cole, grand slam, blasted homers as the Irish lead went for 2-0 to 8-0 in a hurry. Although Monmouth would manage two runs, the Irish answered with eight more of their own, to finish them off 16-2.
It was exactly what Jarrett wanted to see, his ace going deep into a double-header, saving his bullpen for game two. The Irish will have a quick break before heading back out to the diamond looking to secure a series win and sweep of the double-header.
FINAL: #2 Notre Dame 16, Monmouth 2
Irish win the first game of the doubleheader!
Game 2 will start in about 30 minutes!#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/HkYkI2HVun
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