Monsignor McClancy is 0-3 against Kennedy Catholic since May of 2023 but things could change on Tuesday. The Crusaders will face off against the Gaels at 7:00 p.m.
Monsignor McClancy is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 15 runs on April 11th, they were much more limited against Xaverian two weeks ago. They came up short against the Clippers, falling 9-1.
Alison Toribio was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Meanwhile, Kennedy Catholic entered their tilt with Cardinal Spellman on Monday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Pilots a 10-0 shutout. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last eight times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Nina Sanese-Cavone was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kennedy Catholic let Julia Diaz and Isabel Laguerre run wild. Diaz went 1-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one double, while Laguerre went 1-for-2 with four stolen bases, one run, and one double. Those four stolen bases gave Laguerre a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Savannah Branigan, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Kennedy Catholic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .536. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cardinal Spellman only posted an OBP of .250.
Kennedy Catholic's record is now 5-2. As for Monsignor McClancy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Monsignor McClancy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Kennedy Catholic struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Monsignor McClancy might still be hurting after the 8-0 defeat they got from Kennedy Catholic in their previous meeting on April 1st. Can the Crusaders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
