For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when O'Connor and Brophy College Prep meet (four straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Thursday. The Eagles came up short against the Broncos, falling 8-2. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Eagles couldn't push the score so high this time.
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O'Connor handed starting duties to Matthew Del Carlo, who gave a strong showing despite the result: he pitched 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Del Carlo has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Logan Liebeck made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two RBI, and one double.
O'Connor's loss dropped their record down to 5-3-2. As for Brophy College Prep, the win keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. O'Connor will welcome Wellington at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Brophy College Prep, they will be playing at home against Red Mountain at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Broncos' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mountain Lions have averaged an impressive 10 runs per game this season.
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