Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask St. Catherine). They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Racine Lutheran/Prairie Crusaders on Thursday, sneaking past 18-17. With that win, the Angels brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Issac Cantu was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Cantu was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-6 with four stolen bases, six RBI, and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of St. Catherine's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 0-4 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Max Avila was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with five stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. He also got two hits, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Findlay Lalor, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Angels
| 04/24/25 vs Racine Lutheran/Prairie | 61.7% |
| 04/23/25 @ Shoreland Lutheran | 37.1% |
| 04/22/25 @ Racine Lutheran/Prairie | 41.7% |
| 04/15/25 vs St. Joseph | 25% |
| 04/14/25 @ St. Joseph | 29.4% |
| + 8 more games |
St. Catherine's always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .617. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2024.
St. Catherine's picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 3-4. As for Racine Lutheran/Prairie, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
St. Catherine's didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 16-8 defeat against Kenosha Christian Life on the 25th. As for Racine Lutheran/Prairie, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 16-4 loss against Catholic Memorial on the 26th.
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