Rockford Auburn is 0-10 against Boylan Catholic since May of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The Knights will venture away from home to face off against the Titans at 4:30 p.m. Rockford Auburn has given up an average of 13.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rockford Auburn is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game on Monday. They came up short against Hononegah, falling 15-0.
Meanwhile, Boylan Catholic entered their tilt with Guilford on Monday with nine consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with ten. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Vikings a 7-0 shutout.
Aidan Baluch tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ryder McCauley, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Henry Berg, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Boylan Catholic's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-14-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Rockford Auburn, their loss dropped their record down to 3-21.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Rockford Auburn has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Boylan Catholic struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Rockford Auburn might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Boylan Catholic in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Knights avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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