Baseball Game Preview: Catholic Crusaders vs. Cape Henry Collegiate Dolphins

Catholic hasn't had much luck against Cape Henry Collegiate recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Crusaders will look to defend their home field against the Dolphins at 4:00 p.m. Catholic has given up an average of 6.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Catholic is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They lost 12-0 to Nansemond-Suffolk Academy.

Meanwhile, it may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Cape Henry Collegiate ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over Grassfield. The victory was familiar territory for the Dolphins, who have now won three games in a row.

Cape Henry Collegiate saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Noah Hummel, who went 1-for-4 with one RBI.

Cape Henry Collegiate's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-7. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games. As for Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-9.

Catholic might still be hurting after the 14-1 loss they got from Cape Henry Collegiate in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Crusaders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.