Chichester dropped their record down to 11-4 on Thursday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins at home. They lost 15-1 to the Holy Ghost Prep Firebirds. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Eagles, who until this match were averaging 3.27 runs allowed.
As for Holy Ghost Prep, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-7. Considering they have won five games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Holy Ghost Prep's part, the team relied heavily on Matt Riendeau, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those five RBI gave Riendeau a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Colin Davis, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Chichester wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, an 8-7 win against Penncrest on the 9th. As for Holy Ghost Prep, they will head out to take on Germantown Academy at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Firebirds' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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