
Tigers
04/26/25 vs Bullitt Central | 12-0 |
04/26/25 vs Butler | 6-3 |
04/23/25 @ Trinity | 6-2 |
04/21/25 vs Madison Central | 5-4 |
04/19/25 @ Central Hardin | 11-1 |
+ 4 more games |
St. Xavier entered their tilt with Bullitt Central on Saturday with eight consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with nine. They never let the Cougars get on the board and left with a 12-0 win. That looming 12-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Tigers yet this season.
Brodie Benefield was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Oakley Clevenger was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Brilyn Hagan, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and two RBI.
St. Xavier was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .448. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bullitt Central only posted a batting average of .118.
St. Xavier's victory bumped their record up to 19-4. As for Bullitt Central, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 13-9 record.
Looking ahead, St. Xavier will venture away from home to square off against Bullitt East at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bullitt Central, they will welcome North Bullitt at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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