For the first time this season, O'Connell will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will venture away from home to take on the Alpha Omega Academy Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
O'Connell fell victim to St. Joseph Catholic and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 15-0 to the Eagles. Having soared to a lofty 26 runs in the game before, the Buccaneers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Alpha Omega Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against St. Joseph Catholic on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles.
Alpha Omega Academy has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11-1 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs over those games. O'Connell's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
O'Connell suffered a grim 17-0 defeat to Alpha Omega Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2022. Can O'Connell avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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