Bishop Ireton hasn't had much luck against Gonzaga recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Cardinals will look to defend their home field against the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. The last three games Bishop Ireton has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Bishop Ireton took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Bishop McNamara, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cardinals' pitcher stepped up to hand the Mustangs a 2-0 shutout on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cardinals have posted against the Mustangs since May 2, 2022.
Not much got past Cash Griffy, who gave up just three hits and racked up six Ks to keep Bishop McNamara off the board. Griffy also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Bishop Ireton is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 5-20-1 otherwise.
Andrew Antonio
| 04/26/25 vs Bishop McNamara | 3 |
| 04/12/25 @ Bishop O'Connell | 2 |
| 03/12/25 @ Saint John Paul the Great Catholic | 2 |
| 03/22/24 @ St. Mary's Ryken | 2 |
| 03/19/24 vs DeMatha | 2 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Andrew Antonio, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Wesley Hodges was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Gonzaga didn't have quite enough to beat Paul VI on Saturday and fell 4-3.
Gonzaga's loss dropped their record down to 14-11. As for Bishop Ireton, their win ended a 12-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 7-21-1.
Bishop Ireton suffered a grim 10-2 defeat to Gonzaga when the teams last played on April 1st. Will the Cardinals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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