Irvington hasn't had much luck against Moreau Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Vikings will welcome the Mariners at 4:00 p.m. Irvington has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Irvington is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Thursday. They lost 16-0 to Kennedy. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Vikings' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Moreau Catholic, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Washington 6-4. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Lexi Mejia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jossi Jones, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI. That stolen base was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyvia Sifuentes-Parker, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Moreau Catholic has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Irvington, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8.
Irvington's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's match. The Vikings have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 12.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Moreau Catholic, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Irvington continue to outrun the ball?
Irvington might still be hurting after the 7-1 defeat they got from Moreau Catholic in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
