The St. Mary Gaels will square off against the Glen Rock Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While St. Mary's win against Cliffside Park wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Gaels narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Red Raiders 5-3. The win was some much needed relief for the Gaels as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Glen Rock beat Pope John XXIII 13-8 on Friday.
Sean Spitaleri made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Spitaleri was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on J Spitaleri, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Morrissey, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Glen Rock kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April.
Glen Rock's victory bumped their record up to 18-5-1. As for St. Mary, their win bumped their record up to 12-8-1.
St. Mary suffered a grim 16-4 defeat to Glen Rock in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Gaels avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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