Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Holy Ghost Prep). Everything went their way against the La Salle College Explorers on Friday as they made off with a 16-3 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Firebirds with their most commanding win of the season.
Matt Riendeau tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Holy Ghost Prep got a massive performance out of Colin Davis, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. That home run marked the first that Davis has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Jake Keaser, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Firebirds
| 04/25/25 vs La Salle College | 63.6% |
| 04/23/25 @ Haverford School | 48.5% |
| 04/15/25 @ Pennsbury | 16.7% |
| 04/10/25 vs St. Augustine Prep | 41.9% |
| 04/09/25 vs Faith Christian Academy | 40% |
| + 10 more games |
Holy Ghost Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .636. The last time their OBP was this high was back in June of 2024.
Holy Ghost Prep has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games. Having lost for the first time this season, La Salle College fell to 12-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Holy Ghost Prep will venture away from home to face off against Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Firebirds 4.1, the Friars/Pandas 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for La Salle College, they will head out on the road to take on Conwell-Egan Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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