Baseball Game Preview: Cristo Rey Atlanta vs. Griffin Bears

By Team Reports Apr 3, 2025, 8:18am

Baseball Preview: Cristo Rey Atlanta vs. Griffin Bears

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Cristo Rey Atlanta will head out on the road to square off against the Griffin Bears at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cristo Rey Atlanta is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.

On Wednesday, Cristo Rey Atlanta got the win against Pebblebrook by a conclusive 12-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Cristo Rey Atlanta.

Alfonso Rodriguez

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Alfonso Rodriguez was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, Alonso Rodriguez was a standout: he fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He has become a key player for Cristo Rey Atlanta: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-3 otherwise. Collin Roberts was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI.

Cristo Rey Atlanta lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Griffin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 16th straight loss. They lost 13-7 to Jonesboro.

Maurice Fletcher was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. Jymarion Street also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Griffin's defeat dropped their record down to 1-16. As for Cristo Rey Atlanta, their record now sits at 6-4.

Griffin's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Cristo Rey Atlanta has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .490. It's a different story for Griffin, though, as they've only averaged .303. Will they be able to contain Cristo Rey Atlanta's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.

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