Mason Classical Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 8-2 defeat at the hands of the Donahue Catholic Shamrocks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mason Classical Academy of the 16-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
For Donahue Catholic's part, John Mccabe was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Mccabe has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mccabe was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jack Kadlec, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Mason Classical Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Donahue Catholic, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-7.
Mason Classical Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Naples Classical at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Naples Classical is coming into the match with eight straight losses on the road, meaning Mason Classical Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Donahue Catholic, they will square off against The Village School of Naples at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Village School of Naples is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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