The Monsignor Scanlan Crusaders are taking a road trip to challenge the Salesian Eagles at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with six consecutive losses for Monsignor Scanlan and seven for Salesian.
Monsignor Scanlan lost 7-1 to Cardinal Hayes on Monday.
For some reason, the away team has come away with the win the last five times Salesian and Kennedy Catholic have met, but the home crowd finally got their W on Tuesday. The Eagles came up short against the Gaels, falling 21-2.
Salesian saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kristopher Paredez, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
Monsignor Scanlan's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Salesian, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Monsignor Scanlan has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Salesian struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Monsignor Scanlan suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Salesian in their previous meeting back in March of 2016. Can the Crusaders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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