
Chargers
03/25/25 @ Fern Creek | 13 |
03/18/25 vs Washington County | 12 |
04/14/25 @ Holy Cross | 11 |
04/11/25 @ South Oldham | 7 |
03/24/25 vs Niles West | 7 |
Bullitt East had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Holy Cross on Monday. The Chargers blew past the Cougars 13-2. The Chargers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by six runs or more this season.
Cooper Warnecke looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Chase Meredith was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (two). Devin Elder was another key player, going 1-for-2 with five RBI and one double.
Bullitt East kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Holy Cross only managed two hits.
The win (which was Bullitt East's third in a row) raised their record to 12-3-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games. As for Holy Cross, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Bullitt East will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Whitefield Academy at 6:00 p.m. As for Holy Cross, they will head out to challenge Fairdale at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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