Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Sugar Valley Rural Phoenix on Friday as the Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy WolfPack made off with a 15-4 victory. The win was just what Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy needed coming off of a 16-4 loss in their prior match.
Arthur Welsh made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Welsh was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Derrick Stoicheff was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. Hayes Miller was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Sugar Valley Rural's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lance Winchester, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy's victory ended a three-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy will face off against Greenwood at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sugar Valley Rural, they will head out on the road to square off against Montgomery at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sugar Valley Rural is no doubt hoping to put an end to a nine-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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