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| 03/29/25 - Home | 7-5 W |
| 05/10/23 - Home | 7-1 W |
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Purcell Marian's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Clark Montessori Cougars 7-5. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cavaliers also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Sonny Ward and Ty Raleigh were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Ward struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Raleigh tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. At the plate, Ward scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Raleigh scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Brady Hopkins was incredible, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Eugene Ingram, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Purcell Marian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clark Montessori only posted a batting average of .231.
The victory got Purcell Marian back to even at 1-1.
Looking ahead, Purcell Marian will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Cincinnati Christian at 5:00 p.m. The contest will give Purcell Marian their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Clark Montessori, they will head out on the road to challenge Cincinnati Country Day at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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