The Paul VI Panthers will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against the Juan Diego Catholic Soaring Eagle at 10:45 a.m. Neither Paul VI nor Juan Diego Catholic posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Paul VI came into the matchup on Monday with a huge advantage in the spread, but given the result that advantage might've gone to their heads. They fell just short of Neumann by a score of 2-0. The match marked that first time this year in which Paul VI was not able to get on the board.
Paul VI got a good showing from Carter Purdue, who pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Gregory Quintana relieved him and did a solid job, pitching 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Paul VI saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Sirois, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Juan Diego Catholic fell victim to Capistrano Valley Christian and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 2-0.
Caden Fenger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Having lost for the first time this season, Paul VI fell to 4-1. As for Juan Diego Catholic, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Paul VI has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Juan Diego Catholic struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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