Stoneman Douglas is 7-2 against Monsignor Pace since February of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Stoneman Douglas Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Monsignor Pace Spartans at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Stoneman Douglas: 1.7, Monsignor Pace: 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Last Wednesday, Stoneman Douglas came up short against St. Thomas Aquinas and fell 7-3.
Stoneman Douglas got a good showing from Breylynn Courtney, who pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Rylan Lujo was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Devin Fitz-Gerald, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Monsignor Pace put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 15-5 margin over Immaculata-La Salle. Monsignor Pace might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Aiden Rivero looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Monsignor Pace got a massive performance out of Yuniel Paredes, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Jacob Poletto was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
Stoneman Douglas' defeat ended a 15-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 9-2. As for Monsignor Pace, they pushed their record up to 12-0 with that win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Stoneman Douglas has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Monsignor Pace struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.6 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Stoneman Douglas beat Monsignor Pace 6-3 in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Does Stoneman Douglas have another victory up their sleeve, or will Monsignor Pace turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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