The Norwin Knights will challenge the Central Catholic Vikings at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Thursday, it was close, but Norwin sidestepped Fox Chapel for a 4-3 victory.
Meanwhile, Central Catholic had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over Shaler Area last Tuesday.
CJ Proch and Josh McFadden were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Proch tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, McFadden tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Proch went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI, while McFadden went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Those three hits gave Proch a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Nate O'Leary looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as eight players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Chris Hazel, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and one RBI. Reece Hankinson was another, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Central Catholic was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Shaler Area only posted a batting average of .000.
Norwin suffered a grim 11-2 defeat to Central Catholic when the teams last played back in March of 2025. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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