The John Carroll Catholic Rams will be playing in front of their home fans against the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. John Carroll Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Last Wednesday, while John Carroll Catholic put up plenty of runs, the same can't be said for Master's Academy. Everything went John Carroll Catholic's way against Master's Academy as John Carroll Catholic made off with a 16-0 win. The victory was just what John Carroll Catholic needed coming off of a 10-0 defeat in their prior matchup.
Landon Del Tufo looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jaxon Pomar, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Ryan Cook, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, St. Thomas Aquinas unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of McArthur. The contest marked that first time this year in which St. Thomas Aquinas was not able to get on the board.
Even though they lost, St. Thomas Aquinas didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with ten strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as McArthur only tossed four.
John Carroll Catholic's win bumped their record up to 9-5. As for St. Thomas Aquinas, their loss dropped their record down to 11-4.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. John Carroll Catholic has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. However, it's not like St. Thomas Aquinas struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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