Serra Catholic is 8-1 against Riverview since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Serra Catholic Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Riverview Raiders at 4:15 p.m. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Serra Catholic: 3.3, Riverview: 2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Serra Catholic entered their tilt with Apollo Ridge with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Vikings on Saturday.
Collin Holmes was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Holmes has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Holmes was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
In other batting news, Serra Catholic let Zach Black and Jake Holmes loose on the outfield. Black scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Holmes scored a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was DJ Deliman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Riverview put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against Apollo Ridge by a score of 7-3.
Like Serra Catholic, Riverview also got a great game from a two-way player: Jack Loughren. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over 7.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Loughren was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eli DeVita, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Johnny Bertucci was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
Serra Catholic's record is now 5-1. As for Riverview, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Serra Catholic has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Riverview struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Serra Catholic took their victory against Riverview in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 12-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Serra Catholic since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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