For the second straight game, St. Vincent de Paul will face off against Analy. The Mustangs will take on the Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Vincent de Paul has given up an average of 9.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Analy hit St. Vincent de Paul with a 12-run fifth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Mustangs came up short against the Tigers, falling 14-1. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Analy's part, Kyle Russel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Russel has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Analy let Donnie Rinkor and Brady Striniste run wild. Rinkor went 2-for-4 with four RBI and two runs, while Striniste got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those four RBI gave Rinkor a new career-high. Emerson Johnston also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
The victory (which was Analy's seventh in a row) raised their record to 10-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for St. Vincent de Paul, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
St. Vincent de Paul's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. The Mustangs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Analy, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will St. Vincent de Paul continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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