Maryville Christian is 0-6 against Father McGivney Catholic since May of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The Lions will face off against the Griffins at 4:30 p.m. Maryville Christian has given up an average of 11.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Maryville Christian came up short against Althoff Catholic on Thursday, falling 13-1. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Father McGivney Catholic entered their tilt with Alton on Monday with 18 consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with 19. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Redbirds a 5-0 shutout.
Chase Kelley looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kannon Kamp and Omar Avalos did most of the damage at the plate: Kamp went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI, while Avalos went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits Avalos has posted over his last 12 games. Another player making a difference was Justin Terhaar, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base.
Maryville Christian's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Father McGivney Catholic, their record is now 21-2.
Maryville Christian might still be hurting after the 22-0 defeat they got from Father McGivney Catholic when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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