For the second straight game, St. Augustine will face off against Holy Cross. The Purple Knights will welcome the Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. St. Augustine is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
St. Augustine is returning to their home field after beating Holy Cross on theirs, despite the fact Holy Cross has dominated at home this season. The Purple Knights came out on top in a nail-biter against the Tigers on Tuesday, sneaking past 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Purple Knights have posted against the Tigers since April 8, 2023.
Bryce Robinson
| 04/01/25 @ Holy Cross | 5 |
| 03/31/25 @ Hahnville | 1 |
| 03/20/25 vs John Curtis Christian | 2 |
| 03/18/25 @ John Curtis Christian | 0 |
| 02/20/25 @ Archbishop Shaw | 6 |
Bryce Robinson was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Channing Cornelius Jr. was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kenyon Hughes, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
St. Augustine hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five strikeouts batters in three consecutive matches.
Holy Cross' defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 21-4. As for St. Augustine, their win bumped their record up to 16-9.
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