While Marianapolis Prep didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Dexter Southfield on Friday, sneaking past 9-7. This was payback for the Golden Knights, who suffered a 4-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Mason Sebastyanski was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 5.1 innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Sebastyanski was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Francisco Diaz, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025. Mikey Kiesiner also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Marianapolis Prep's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Dexter Southfield, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marianapolis Prep will welcome Cushing Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Penguins will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Dexter Southfield, they will host Worcester Academy at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Dexter Southfield is on a three-game streak of home wins, Worcester Academy a four-game streak of away wins, meaning someone's leaving a streak behind.
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