Baseball Preview: Serra Catholic Eagles vs. Jeannette Jayhawks
Serra Catholic is 10-0 against Jeannette since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Serra Catholic Eagles will head out on the road to challenge the Jeannette Jayhawks at 4:00 p.m. Serra Catholic will be looking to extend their current nine-game winning streak.
In what's become a running theme this season, Serra Catholic gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on Jeannette with a sharp 11-1 win.
Serra Catholic let Jake Holmes and Collin Holmes loose on the outfield. Holmes scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Holmes went 3-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI. Owen Dumbroski was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Serra Catholic's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-1. As for Jeannette, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-3.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Serra Catholic hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .388. However, it's not like Jeannette struggles in that department as they've averaged .322. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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