Northwest Catholic's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Bristol Eastern Lancers as they made off with a 13-1 victory. The match marked the Lions' most dominant win of the season.
Jonah Balcerzak
| 05/08/25 @ Bristol Eastern | 3 |
| 04/30/25 @ Conard | 2 |
| 04/09/25 vs Farmington | 2 |
| 04/28/25 vs Plainville | 1 |
| 04/23/25 vs Middletown | 1 |
Jonah Balcerzak was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has become a key player for Northwest Catholic: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most two hits, but 3-5 otherwise. Balcerzak was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Blaise Hannigan looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Northwest Catholic got a massive performance out of Andrew Mikan, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave Mikan a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Will Vincent, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Northwest Catholic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Northwest Catholic's record now sits at 5-6. As for Bristol Eastern, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.
Northwest Catholic will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Lancers: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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