Baseball Recap: Catholic Central Crusaders vs. Bridgeport Bulldogs
Catholic Central scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. Everything went their way against the Bridgeport Bulldogs as the Catholic Central Crusaders made off with a 25-5 win. Considering Catholic Central has won four contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Alex Solema was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Solema was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-2. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, Peyton Rauch was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, six RBI, and four runs. Rauch is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Brayden Rauch, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
On Bridgeport's side, DANNY GOFF was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of JAKI THREET, who went 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Catholic Central's victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Bridgeport, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Catholic Central will face off against Oak Glen at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Oak Glen is coming into the matchup with five straight losses at home, meaning Catholic Central will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Bridgeport, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Paden City at 5:30 p.m. Paden City will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Bridgeport surely won't give up without a fight.
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