While St. Mary's Ryken's win against The Heights wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Knights won by a run and slipped past The Heights 4-3. The victory continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with The Heights: they've now won three in a row.
Dillon Gordon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on eight hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because St. Mary's Ryken is 4-2 when he allows at most one walk, but 9-11 otherwise.
Donovan Brown
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On the hitting side, Donovan Brown was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
St. Mary's Ryken hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 6-2 when they post two or more strikeouts.
The win got St. Mary's Ryken back to even at 13-13. As for The Heights, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 12 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-16 record this season.
St. Mary's Ryken will head out to face off against Bishop O'Connell at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Bishop O'Connell will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something St. Mary's Ryken surely won't give up without a fight. The Heights does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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