Moore Catholic is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Archbishop Molloy is on a four-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Mavericks will host the Stanners at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Moore Catholic barely beat Mt. St. Michael Academy the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Mavericks never let the Mountaineers get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory on Wednesday. That ten-run margin sets a new team best for the Mavericks this season.
The result came thanks to Jonny Fareri's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Christian Manteria was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Anthony DiGerolomo was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Archbishop Molloy earned a 10-5 win over Iona Prep on Wednesday.
The team relied heavily on John Brown, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two triples, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Marcos Lopez, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Archbishop Molloy's victory bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Moore Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 7-0.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Moore Catholic has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .502. However, it's not like Archbishop Molloy struggles in that department as they've averaged .488. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
