It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Trinity Catholic ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the North Marion Colts and snuck past 3-2. For Trinity Catholic, this counts as revenge for the 9-4 loss North Marion walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Drew Meyer spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Anthony Vizzini was excellent, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
On North Marion's side, Tucker Jones made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Jonah Garcia, who went 2-for-3 with a home run.
Even though they lost, North Marion lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Trinity Catholic now has a winning record of 7-6. As for North Marion, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Trinity Catholic will take on Providence School at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North Marion, they will head out on the road to square off against Lake Weir at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lake Weir is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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