Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask St. Paul). They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over the Oxford Academy Patriots on Saturday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Swordsmen considering their one-run performance the match before.
Troy Sibolboro was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other pitching news, Taylor Sundstrom looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2024.
Back at the plate, St. Paul got a massive performance out of Elias Mota, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Fernado Moreno, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
Swordsmen
| 03/08/25 vs Oxford Academy | 58.5% |
| 03/07/25 @ Kennedy | 36.4% |
| 03/04/25 @ Bishop Amat | 4.3% |
| 03/01/25 @ Norwalk | 33.3% |
| 02/28/25 vs La Salle | 26.7% |
| + 6 more games |
St. Paul always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .585. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
St. Paul's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Oxford Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Paul will welcome Paraclete at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Oxford Academy, they will be playing at home against Century at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Oxford Academy has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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