St. Michael the Archangel proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 14) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Odessa Bulldogs 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Guardians have posted since April 1st.
Max Austin looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (four).
At the plate, St. Michael the Archangel saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was JT Morehead, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Hunter Kane also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Guardians
| 05/09/25 vs Odessa | 4-2 |
| 05/06/25 vs University Academy Charter | 18-4 |
| 05/05/25 @ University Academy Charter | 19-5 |
| 05/01/25 @ Lincoln College Prep | 11-5 |
St. Michael the Archangel hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in seven consecutive matchups.
St. Michael the Archangel has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 15 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.9 runs over those games. As for Odessa, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-12 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Michael the Archangel will host Summit Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The last four games the Eagles have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Odessa, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Raytown South at 5:00 p.m.
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