South hasn't had much luck against Bishop Carroll recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Titans will challenge the Golden Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
South took a 17-run defeat the last time they faced off against North, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Titans narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the RedHawks 12-11. Considering the Titans' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Meanwhile, Bishop Carroll waltzed into their game on Thursday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They didn't even let the Falcons on the board, marking their second-straight 15-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Golden Eagles, who have now won eight matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Paige Stroot was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Lilly Martin was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Bishop Carroll kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in ten consecutive contests.
Bishop Carroll's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-2. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.5 runs on average over those games. As for South, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
South suffered a grim 17-2 defeat to Bishop Carroll in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Titans avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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