New York High School Baseball - LaSalle Academy wallops Sacred Heart
April 27, 2023: Yonkers, NY 10703 LaSalle Academy Cardinals (New York, NY) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Sacred Heart Irish (Yonkers, NY), 16-2 in a league test.
With the win, LaSalle Academy upgrades its record to 5-5 on the season. The Cardinals host Cathedral Prep (Elmhurst, NY) to battle the Crusaders in a Catholic A - North test on Thursday, May 4. The Crusaders come into the test with a record of 3-2.
With the defeat, Sacred Heart falls to 0-5 on the season. The Irish travel to Nazareth (Brooklyn, NY) to battle the Kingsmen in a non-league test on Tuesday, May 2. The Kingsmen come into the test with a record of 0-4. Nazareth lost 13-1 in their recent league test against Christ the King (Middle Village, NY)
Game Summary
LA SALLE ROLLS AT SCARED HEART
Thursday, April 27, 2023 – The La Salle Cardinals got back in the win column with a 16-2 victory over Sacred Heart at Welty Park in Yonkers. The win evened La Salle’s overall record to 5-5 and the improved to 5-1 in the CHSAA ‘A’ Division as they reached the midpoint of the season.
Sophomore, Anthony Gonzalez led the attack the Cardinals. On the mound, he pitched four innings of 2-hit ball, picking up the victory giving up one earned run against 10 strikeouts. At the plate, he went 2 for 3 with a run and 4 RBIs to finish off his most complete game of his young career. The Cardinals got on the board with a run in the top of the first as leadoff, Yasser Calderon, walked and scored on Gonzalez’ first hit of the day. In the second, La Salle blew the doors open, batting around in the frame and plating 11 runs to put it out of reach.
On Deck: La Salle hosts Cathedral Prep under the lights on Thursday, May 4th on Randall’s Island field #48 at 6pm.