After only two runs in their last contest, Monsignor Scanlan made sure to put some runs up on the board against Sacred Heart on Thursday. The Monsignor Scanlan Crusaders were the clear victor by an 11-2 margin over the Sacred Heart Irish. That's more bragging rights for Monsignor Scanlan, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Arion Nocaj tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits.
At the plate, Monsignor Scanlan let Yeudy DePaula and Ahmo Kolenovic loose on the outfield. DePaula scored four runs and stole seven bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Kolenovic scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. DePaula has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Brandon Otero, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Monsignor Scanlan's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-8. As for Sacred Heart, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Monsignor Scanlan does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Sacred Heart, they will head out on the road to face off against Bishop Loughlin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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