With a playoff win on the line, St. Aloysius rose to the challenge on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Silliman Institute Wildcats 12-11. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Flashes considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Walt Andrews was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. St. Aloysius is undefeated when Andrews posts two or more runs, but 10-11 otherwise.
In other batting news, Pierson Smith was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with five RBI, one run, and one double. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in March. Another player making a difference was Laken Bradley, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
St. Aloysius always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .537. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Flashes
| 04/25/25 vs Silliman Institute | 12-11 |
| 04/25/25 vs Silliman Institute | 2-1 |
| 04/11/25 vs Cathedral | 14-9 |
| 04/11/25 vs Cathedral | 11-1 |
| 04/01/25 vs Copiah Academy | 3-2 |
| + 5 more games |
St. Aloysius' victory was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-11. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Silliman Institute, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
St. Aloysius will challenge Columbia Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Flashes surely won't give up without a fight. Silliman Institute does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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