04/30/25 vs Burncoat | 12 |
04/23/25 vs Doherty Memorial | 7 |
04/14/25 @ Doherty Memorial | 6 |
04/22/25 @ South | 5 |
04/28/25 @ Advanced Math & Science Academy | 3 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask St. Paul). Everything went their way against the Burncoat Patriots on Wednesday as they made off with a 12-2 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Knights as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Colin Kreuz was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Curtis Patrick, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Those RBI marked the first that he has brought in this season. Another player making a difference was William Creelman, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
St. Paul always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .594. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
St. Paul picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 3-8. As for Burncoat, they dropped their record down to 1-8 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Looking ahead, St. Paul will face off against Hopedale at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Blue Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Knights' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Burncoat, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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