Bishop McNamara is 2-8 against Bishop O'Connell since March of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Mustangs will face off against the Knights at 4:30 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Bishop McNamara is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Saturday. They lost 7-0 to DeMatha.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Bishop O'Connell and St. John's, and St. John's kept the tradition alive. The Knights came up short against the Cadets on Saturday, falling 10-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Knights were not able to get on the board.
Bishop O'Connell saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jack Woda, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Bishop O'Connell has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-4 record this season. As for Bishop McNamara, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-10.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bishop McNamara has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .454. However, it's not like Bishop O'Connell struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bishop McNamara might still be hurting after the 13-0 loss they got from Bishop O'Connell in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Mustangs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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