Cougars
| 04/04/25 @ Butler | 12-0 |
| 04/01/25 vs Butler | 15-5 |
| 03/28/25 vs Hickory Grove Christian | 6-1 |
| 03/26/25 @ Richmond | 14-0 |
| 03/25/25 @ Garinger | 16-1 |
| + 4 more games |
Charlotte Catholic came tearing into Friday's match with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Butler Bulldogs get on the board and left with a 12-0 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-5 last Tuesday.
Alex Hoffman was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three runs.
In other batting news, Charlotte Catholic let Matt McKnight and Cooper Gornet run wild. McKnight went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double, while Gornet scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave Gornet a new career-high. Caden O'Neill also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Charlotte Catholic was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .414. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Butler only posted a batting average of .062.
Charlotte Catholic's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-2. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.8 runs over those games. As for Butler, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Charlotte Catholic will host East Mecklenburg at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.56 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Butler, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Palisades at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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