Baseball Recap: Alton Redbirds vs. Father McGivney Catholic Griffins
Alton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Sunday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 10-2 to the Father McGivney Catholic Griffins. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Alton of the 4-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Father McGivney Catholic's part, Chase Kelley looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Kelley has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on David Carroll, who went 1-for-1 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Gerald Myatt was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
Alton's loss dropped their record down to 14-11. As for Father McGivney Catholic, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 22-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alton will take on Gibault Catholic at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Father McGivney Catholic, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Valmeyer at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Father McGivney Catholic will be looking to keep their 21-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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