Neumann-Goretti 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 Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Blue Devils 2-1. This was payback for Neumann-Goretti, who suffered an 8-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Joe Gallagher looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits.
At the plate, Evan McCoach was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Neumann-Goretti will square off against Lansdale Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge John Carroll Catholic at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
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