In what's become a running theme this season, Cardinal Newman gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Trinity Christian Academy Warriors. With that victory, Cardinal Newman brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Carl Calixte was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Calixte was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other pitching news, Jaden Martin looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Cardinal Newman got a big performance out of James Elliott, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabe Acevedo, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Trinity Christian Academy's side, Alec Cabrera made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4.
The win was the 11th in a row for Cardinal Newman, bringing their record for this year to 15-3-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.2 runs per game. As for Trinity Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cardinal Newman will challenge Oxbridge Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cardinal Newman is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. As for Trinity Christian Academy, they will face off against King's Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. King's Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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