If Monsignor Pace was feeling good off their 7-1 takedown of Coral Springs Charter last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Monsignor Pace Spartans took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cardinal Gibbons Chiefs on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Monsignor Pace of the 5-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2019.
Monsignor Pace got a good showing from Dylan Llanes, who struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Sean Duffin made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Dyson Joseph, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Cardinal Gibbons' side, Jack Campbell looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Campbell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Michael Kass relieved him and did a solid job, striking out seven batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits.
At the plate, Cardinal Gibbons saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Travis Hogan, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Eddie Marshall was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Monsignor Pace's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-2. As for Cardinal Gibbons, their win bumped their record up to 11-3-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monsignor Pace will take on Florida Christian at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Monsignor Pace's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Florida Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cardinal Gibbons, they will head out on the road to challenge Western at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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