Neumann-Goretti's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They put the hurt on the State College Little Lions with a sharp 12-6 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what the Saints needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Neumann-Goretti got a great performance from Johnluca LaSpada as he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit.
At the plate, Neumann-Goretti let Nicky Genzano and Christian Meitzler run wild. Genzano scored two runs while going 1-for-2, while Meitzler went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Santino DiBenediito was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one RBI.
Neumann-Goretti always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as State College only posted an OBP of .379.
Neumann-Goretti now has a winning record of 2-1.
Looking ahead, Neumann-Goretti is taking a road trip to square off against Roman Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for State College, they will head out to take on John Carroll at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. John Carroll will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something State College surely won't give up without a fight.
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