Stuart Hall is 0-10 against University since March of 2022 but things could change on Monday. The Knights will welcome the Red Devils at 4:00 p.m. Stuart Hall will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
On Thursday, Stuart Hall got the win against Lick-Wilmerding by a conclusive 15-3. The Knights might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 12 runs or more this season.
Max Machle spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ryder Anderson, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Marshall Williamson, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Stuart Hall kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March.
Meanwhile, University didn't have quite enough to beat Archbishop Riordan on Saturday and fell 5-3.
Jett Messenger was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with one double.
In other batting news, Ronin Brumfield made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run.
University's defeat dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Stuart Hall, their victory bumped their record up to 9-3.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Stuart Hall has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .468. However, it's not like University struggles in that department as they've averaged .445. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
