Griffins
| 04/28/25 vs Alton | 5-0 |
| 04/26/25 @ Belleville East | 12-1 |
| 04/24/25 @ Metro-East Lutheran | 20-4 |
| 04/23/25 vs Carterville | 11-1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Metro-East Lutheran | 5-4 |
| + 14 more games |
Father McGivney Catholic came tearing into Monday's contest with 18 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Alton Redbirds get on the board and left with a 5-0 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Griffins also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Chase Kelley looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Father McGivney Catholic let Kannon Kamp and Omar Avalos run wild. Kamp went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI, while Avalos went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Avalos is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Justin Terhaar, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base.
Father McGivney Catholic's record is now 21-2. As for Alton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-8 record this season.
Father McGivney Catholic will be playing in front of their home fans against Maryville Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in the Griffins' favor as the squad sits on 24 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while the Lions have been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road. As for Alton, they will head out to take on Edwardsville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Redbirds' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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