Baseball Preview: Paul VI Panthers vs. Bishop Ireton Cardinals
Paul VI has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the Bishop Ireton Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Paul VI can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent match on Monday. They put the hurt on The Heights with a sharp 11-1 win.
Tyler Russ made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Russ has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Russ was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
In other batting news, Jackson Sirois and Alex Peltier did most of the damage at the plate: Sirois went 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double, while Peltier scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Peltier is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Ryan Henson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Bishop Ireton had to endure a ten-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over Bishop McNamara on Saturday. Bishop Ireton's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Paul VI pushed their record up to 18-4 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Bishop Ireton, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-15.
Everything went Paul VI's way against Bishop Ireton in their previous matchup on April 6th as Paul VI made off with a 9-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Paul VI since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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