Holy Ghost Prep was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Council Rock North on Thursday. Holy Ghost Prep put the hurt on Council Rock North with a sharp 10-2 win. The Firebirds' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Matt Riendeau spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Matt Baker was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That double marked the first that he hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of K.J. Freiband, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Baker wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Holy Ghost Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
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| 03/27/25 - Away | 10-2 W |
| 03/19/24 - Home | 2-6 L |
| 03/21/23 - Away | 6-10 L |
| 03/26/22 - Home | 3-6 L |
| 04/24/21 - Home | 9-4 W |
| + 2 more games |
Holy Ghost Prep's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Council Rock North, they dropped their record down to 2-2 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Holy Ghost Prep will challenge Neshaminy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Council Rock North, they will take on Pennsbury at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The matchup will give Council Rock North their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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