Baseball Game Preview: Saint James Saints vs. McLean

The Saint James Saints will challenge McLean at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Saint James is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.

Saint James is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Maret, who was ranked third in their home state at the time (Saint James was ranked eighth). The Saints came up short against the Frogs on Tuesday, falling 11-0. The Saints' loss signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.

Meanwhile, McLean came up short against Spencerville Adventist Academy on Wednesday and fell 9-6. That's two games in a row now that McLean has lost by exactly three runs.

Collin Bellavia was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one double. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game. Another player making a difference was Jacob Carle, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.

McLean's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Saint James, they now have a losing record of 8-9-1.

Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Saint James has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .442. However, it's not like McLean struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Saint James got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in April of 2025 against McLean by a conclusive 12-2 score. Do the Saints have another victory up their sleeve, or will McLean turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.