Pius X can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Lincoln High Links a 13-0 shutout. That 13 run margin sets a new team best for Pius X this season.
Cooper Culhane looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Pius X got a massive performance out of Kai Vanis, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Vanis has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Newton, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Lincoln High's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Noah Aguallo, who went 1-for-1 with a stolen base.
Pius X's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-15. As for Lincoln High, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 13 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season.
Pius X will head out on the road to challenge Skutt Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Lincoln High, they will be playing at home against Lincoln Southeast at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln Southeast will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Lincoln High surely won't give up without a fight.
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