DeMatha has gone 9-1 against Bishop Ireton recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Stags will head out on the road to challenge the Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. The last five games DeMatha has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
DeMatha is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Maryland's top teams: Our Lady of Good Counsel, who was ranked 15th at the time (DeMatha was ranked fifth). The Stags fell just short of the Falcons by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday.
Wes Hall
| 04/01/25 @ Our Lady of Good Counsel | 11 |
| 03/26/25 vs East Peoria | 7 |
| 03/21/25 @ Bishop O'Connell | 5 |
Wes Hall was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out 11 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Johnathan Coombs made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Bishop Ireton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They came up short against Gonzaga, falling 10-2.
DeMatha's defeat dropped their record down to 10-4. As for Bishop Ireton, their loss dropped their record down to 2-11.
DeMatha took their win against Bishop Ireton in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 11-1 score. Do the Stags have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Cardinals turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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