Cardinal Newman proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by nine) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the College Park Falcons, sneaking past 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cardinals have posted since May 22, 2024.
Callie Howard made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Howard was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024.
Howard wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Andrea Mansbery, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Cardinals
| 04/01/25 @ College Park | 5-3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Analy | 9-0 |
| 03/25/25 vs Windsor | 5-6 |
| 03/21/25 @ San Marin | 3-5 |
| 03/13/25 @ Maria Carrillo | 8-9 |
Cardinal Newman's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5. As for College Park, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Cardinal Newman Cardinals face off against Rancho Cotate Cougars at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Rancho Cotate has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for College Park, they will challenge Freedom at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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