After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Salisbury School, Canterbury School was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Williston Northampton Wildcats with a sharp 9-1 win. The Saints haven't had any issues with the Wildcats recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Carter Heagle made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other pitching news, Jake Petrin tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits.
Back at the plate, Ryan Gabianelli and Aaron Morice did most of the damage at the plate: Gabianelli went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run, while Morice went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most runs Morice has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Martel, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Saints
| 04/19/25 vs Williston Northampton | 9-1 |
| 04/15/25 vs Salisbury School | 8-1 |
| 04/14/25 vs Greenwich Country Day | 10-0 |
| 04/09/25 vs Frederick Gunn | 7-3 |
| 04/08/25 vs Harvey | 18-15 |
| + 7 more games |
Canterbury School's win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Williston Northampton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Canterbury School will welcome Cheshire Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cats will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something the Saints surely won't give up without a fight. As for Williston Northampton, they will be playing at home against Pomfret School at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Griffins have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.
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