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| 04/03/25 - Home | 7-1 W |
| 04/25/24 - Home | 15-5 W |
| 03/26/24 - Away | 24-3 W |
| 05/02/23 - Away | 23-2 W |
| 03/30/23 - Home | 20-5 W |
| + 5 more games |
Moreau Catholic is a perfect 10-0 against Irvington since May of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Mariners will head out on the road to face off against the Vikings at 4:00 p.m. Irvington took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Moreau Catholic, who comes in off a win.
Moreau Catholic was handed a ten-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out Washington 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mariners have posted against the Huskies since May 2, 2019.
Lexi Mejia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jossi Jones, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI. That stolen base was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Alyvia Sifuentes-Parker, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Irvington fell victim to Kennedy and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 16-0 to the Titans. The Vikings just can't catch a break and have now endured seven defeats in a row.
Moreau Catholic's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-5. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Irvington, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8.
Monday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Moreau Catholic hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Irvington struggles in that department as they've averaged .395. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Moreau Catholic's way against Irvington in their previous meeting back in April, as Moreau Catholic made off with a 7-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mariners since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
