It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Bracken Christian ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the St. Paul Cardinals, sneaking past 5-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 7-3 back in March.

Mason Boland
04/01/25 @ St. Paul | 7 |
03/25/25 @ Sacred Heart | 5 |
03/14/25 vs St. Paul | 6 |
03/07/25 vs Hebbronville | 3 |
02/28/25 @ Burnet | 6 |
+ 8 more games |
Mason Boland made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off nine hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Blake Gledhill was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in February.
The victory got Bracken Christian back to even at 11-11. As for St. Paul, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.
Bracken Christian will venture away from home to face off against Holy Cross at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for St. Paul, they will welcome Hill Country Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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