Baseball Recap: DeMatha Takes a Loss

DeMatha has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.48 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Paul VI Panthers. Surprisingly, this marked the sixth straight game that the away team has come away the victor.

Wes Hall

Batters Struck Out

04/15/25 vs Paul VI	9
04/09/25 vs Gonzaga	9
04/01/25 @ Our Lady of Good Counsel	11
03/26/25 vs East Peoria	7
03/21/25 @ Bishop O'Connell	5

Wes Hall was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out nine batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time he's pitched this season.

At the plate, Brooks Franklin made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that he launched this season. Another player making a difference was Johnathan Coombs, who went 2-for-4 with one home run.

DeMatha has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-7 record this season. As for Paul VI, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DeMatha will welcome Mount St. Joseph at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Paul VI, they will host Bishop Ireton at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Cardinals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.73 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of.