The Paul VI Panthers are taking a road trip to take on the Bishop McNamara Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Paul VI is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Paul VI is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Archbishop Spalding, who was ranked second in their home state at the time (Paul VI was ranked 19th). The Panthers fell just short of the Cavaliers by a score of 1-0 on Saturday. The Panthers' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Paul VI saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Thomas Jewett, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 16 runs the game before, Bishop McNamara was a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. They came up short against St. John's, falling 17-0. The Mustangs have struggled against the Cadets recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
Paul VI's loss dropped their record down to 18-5. As for Bishop McNamara, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-12.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Paul VI has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .465. However, it's not like Bishop McNamara 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.
Paul VI was able to grind out a solid victory over Bishop McNamara when the teams last played back in March, winning 8-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the team 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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