Gar-Field hasn't had much luck against Charles J. Colgan recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Red Wolves will be playing at home against the Sharks at 6:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Wednesday, Gar-Field needed a bit of extra time to put away Justice. They skirted past the Wolves 23-22. The Red Wolves' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Zuneya Chapman was incredible, scoring five runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-7. Those runs marked the first that she scored this season. Giselle Arias was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Chapman wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Gar-Field kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Charles J. Colgan got the win against Forest Park on Friday by a conclusive 12-3. The victory continues a trend for the Sharks in their matchups with the Bruins: they've now won six in a row.
Dorsey Grose spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Charles J. Colgan let Jordyn Hern and Kayli Lamboy run wild. Hern scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5, while Lamboy scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The dominant performance also gave Lamboy a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Kiley Nichols, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Gar-Field's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Charles J. Colgan, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Gar-Field suffered a grim 17-0 defeat to Charles J. Colgan in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Red Wolves avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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