Marian Catholic came into Monday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Williams Valley Vikings by a score of 5-2 on Monday. That's more bragging rights for Marian Catholic, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Brian Hinkle was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Hinkle has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hinkle was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Hinkle wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Noah Bauder, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
The victory got Marian Catholic back to even at 6-6. As for Williams Valley, they dropped their record down to 1-10 with that defeat, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marian Catholic will take on Weatherly at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Marian Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Williams Valley, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Nativity BVM at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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