
Lions
04/23/25 @ KIPP SF College Prep | 23 |
02/25/25 @ Jefferson | 21 |
03/26/25 @ Wallenberg | 19 |
04/16/25 vs O'Connell | 13 |
04/17/25 @ O'Connell | 11 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Galileo). They were the clear victors by a 23-0 margin over the KIPP SF College Prep Phoenix on Wednesday. Considering the Lions have won 12 matchups by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Makoa Lawlor and Elijah Michael made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Lawlor pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Michael pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. At the plate, Lawlor went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and two RBI, while Michael went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs. That's the most RBI Lawlor has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zane Ridley, who fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Those seven RBI gave him a new career-high. Giovani Verde was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, one double, and one RBI.
Galileo kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive games.
Galileo pushed their record up to 14-3 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.2 runs over those games. As for KIPP SF College Prep, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Galileo will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Phoenix: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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