Trinity Catholic scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They never let the Forest Wildcats onto the board and left with a 12-0 win. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Mekai Griffin made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Griffin has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Griffin was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Garrett Amodeo, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Connor Tundis was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Trinity Catholic's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-9. As for Forest, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-6.
Trinity Catholic will be playing in front of their home fans against The First Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The First Academy will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Trinity Catholic surely won't give up without a fight. As for Forest, they will head out on the road to take on Buchholz at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Forest is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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