Preview: Blanchet Catholic Cavaliers vs. The Dalles Riverhawks
The Blanchet Catholic Cavaliers will head out on the road to take on The Dalles Riverhawks at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Blanchet Catholic knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully The Dalles likes a good challenge.
In what's become a running theme this season, Blanchet Catholic gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They blew past Umpqua Valley Christian 17-3.
Drew Bartels was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only a hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Bartels was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Bartels is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Blanchet Catholic got a massive performance out of Tyson Smith, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Dylan Cuff was another key contributor, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, The Dalles beat Newport 9-4 on Monday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for The Dalles.
Blanchet Catholic's record is now 3-0. As for The Dalles, their record now sits at 2-0.
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