Archbishop Wood is a perfect 7-0 against Neumann-Goretti since April of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Vikings will challenge the Saints at 6:30 p.m. Archbishop Wood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Archbishop Wood took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Archbishop Ryan, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Vikings narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Raiders and Ragdolls 4-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Vikings.
Jackie Cobb
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Jackie Cobb spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Allison Siegfried was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Lilliana Walters, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Neumann-Goretti's offense. They lost 20-0 to Cardinal O'Hara last Tuesday. The Saints' loss continues a trend for the team, making it five in a row dating back to last season.
Archbishop Wood now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Neumann-Goretti, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Archbishop Wood took their win against Neumann-Goretti in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 15-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Vikings since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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