The Providence Cristo Rey Wolves will venture away from home to take on the Eminence Eels at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Providence Cristo Rey has given up an average of 17.6 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Tuesday, Providence Cristo Rey and Indiana School for the Deaf finished up their match with a 13-13 tie. Considering the Wolves' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Meanwhile, Eminence fell victim to Irvington Preparatory Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 14-0 to Irvington Preparatory Academy. The Eels have struggled against Irvington Preparatory Academy recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Eminence saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lucien Beam, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Providence Cristo Rey's tie makes their record 1-6-1 this season. As for Eminence, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Providence Cristo Rey has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Eminence struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Providence Cristo Rey suffered a grim 30-4 defeat to Eminence in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Can the Wolves avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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