St. Mary Catholic had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They won by a run and slipped past the Ripon Tigers 3-2.
Ethan Plutz
| 04/03/25 @ Ripon | 6 |
| 05/16/24 @ Hilbert | 5 |
| 04/30/24 vs Reedsville | 4 |
| 05/04/24 vs Winneconne | 1 |
Ethan Plutz was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases.
In other pitching news, Grant Brazzale looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Joe Pirillo was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
Ripon's defeat was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.
St. Mary Catholic has already played their next match, a 3-1 loss against Waupaca on the 12th. As for Ripon, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, an 8-2 defeat against Campbellsport on the 4th.
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