The Skutt Catholic SkyHawks are taking a road trip to challenge the Roncalli Catholic Crimson Pride on Thursday. Neither Skutt Catholic nor Roncalli Catholic posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Skutt Catholic is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Millard West just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 3-0 to the Wildcats. The contest marked the first time this season in which the SkyHawks were not able to get on the board.
Skutt Catholic got a good showing from Huston Beran, who struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits.
Meanwhile, Roncalli Catholic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 12-0 to Elkhorn North.
Skutt Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 7-2. As for Roncalli Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Skutt Catholic's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The SkyHawks have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Roncalli Catholic, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Skutt Catholic continue to outrun the ball?
Everything went Skutt Catholic's way against Roncalli Catholic when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Skutt Catholic made off with an 11-3 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the SkyHawks since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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