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| 03/06/26 - Home | 5-0 W |
| 04/22/25 - Home | 4-0 W |
| 04/21/25 - Home | 6-4 W |
| 04/17/25 - Home | 3-1 W |
| 03/12/25 - Home | 6-5 W |
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Cardinal Mooney and Out-of-Door Academy, and Cardinal Mooney kept the tradition alive. The Cougars' pitcher stepped up to hand the Thunder a 5-0 shutout on Friday. The Cougars haven't had any issues with the Thunder recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Jake Armstrong was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over seven innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Mateu Dalmau was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Hossenlopp, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run.
Cardinal Mooney was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Out-of-Door Academy only posted a batting average of .048.
Cardinal Mooney's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Out-of-Door Academy, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cardinal Mooney will welcome Clearwater Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Out-of-Door Academy, they will take on Calvary Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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