It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Elk County Catholic ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Brockway Rovers by a score of 9-6. The Crusaders' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Matthew Gilmore
| 03/19/25 @ DuBois Central Catholic | 5 |
| 04/04/25 @ Bradford | 4 |
| 04/01/25 vs Clarion Area | 2 |
| 04/09/25 @ Brockway | 1 |
| 03/28/25 @ Cameron County | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Matthew Gilmore was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over seven innings pitched. He is becoming a predictor of Elk County Catholic's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 3-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Gilmore was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Wyatt Brem was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nick Chamberlain, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Elk County Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Elk County Catholic has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-3 record this season. As for Brockway, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Looking ahead, Elk County Catholic will head out on the road to challenge Port Allegany at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Brockway, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Brookville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rovers are facing the Raiders at the right time seeing as the Raiders are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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