If DeSales was riding high off their 10-0 takedown of Christian Educational Consortium last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The DeSales Colts fell just short of the Male Bulldogs by a score of 6-4 on Thursday. DeSales was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Male apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
DeSales got a good showing from Matt Mulhall, who tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Mulhall has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Cole Thompson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
On Male's side, Cayden Perry was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of West Bickett, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a stolen base, and two RBI.
DeSales' defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-7. As for Male, their victory bumped their record up to 6-11.
DeSales will head out on the road to challenge Butler at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. DeSales is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Male, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Madison Central at 6:00 p.m. Madison Central's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Male's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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