Neumann-Goretti lost against Holy Ghost Prep back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Neumann-Goretti Saints fell just short of the Holy Ghost Prep Firebirds by a score of 5-4. Neumann-Goretti has struggled against Holy Ghost Prep recently, as their match on Saturday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Neumann-Goretti got a good showing from Nicholas Morici, who didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Will Gural was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. Christian Cerone was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Neumann-Goretti was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. This was only their first loss (out of five games) when they post three or more doubles.
On Holy Ghost Prep's side, Justin Lucas tossed a big game, tossing 5.1 innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, Holy Ghost Prep got a big performance out of Jake Keaser, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and a triple. Another player making a difference was Tyler Bergkoetter, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Neumann-Goretti's defeat dropped their record down to 13-4. As for Holy Ghost Prep, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 12-7.
Neumann-Goretti will be playing at home against Haverford School at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Neumann-Goretti's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Haverford School's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Holy Ghost Prep, they will head out on the road to square off against Central Bucks East at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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