Marist was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Nazareth Academy Roadrunners. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Marist of the 9-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Aidan Flinn was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Flinn was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Flinn wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tommy Hosty, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Marist's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Nazareth Academy, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.
Marist will head out on the road to square off against Niles Notre Dame at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Niles Notre Dame is coming into the contest with five straight losses at home, meaning Marist will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Nazareth Academy will take on Saint Viator at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Nazareth Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Saint Viator's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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