Erie is 2-8 against Holy Family since March of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. Erie will welcome Holy Family at 4:00 p.m. Erie is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Erie is headed into the match having just posted their closest win since March 21st on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past Broomfield 4-3.
Maddox Burnett was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched six innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Burnett was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Austin Sieckmann looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Ronin Ward
| 04/10/25 @ Broomfield | 3 |
| 03/22/25 vs West Albany | 3 |
| 03/20/25 vs Galena | 3 |
| 04/05/25 @ Brighton | 2 |
| 03/31/25 vs Greeley West | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
Back at the plate, Ronin Ward was excellent, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3. Erie is 8-1 when Ward posts two or more runs, but 2-3 otherwise.
Meanwhile, Holy Family didn't have quite enough to beat Fairview on Thursday and fell 8-6.
Kaden Hopkin made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. Dustin Bennett was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Erie is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Holy Family, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 6-5.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Erie has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. However, it's not like Holy Family struggles in that department as they've averaged .433. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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