Neumann-Goretti lost against Haverford School back in March of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Neumann-Goretti Saints lost 11-4 to the Haverford School Fords. Neumann-Goretti has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Neumann-Goretti got a good showing from Jayce Park, who struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Park has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Andrew Dankanich made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Christian Cerone, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Neumann-Goretti's defeat dropped their record down to 13-5. As for Haverford School, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-6-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Neumann-Goretti will take on St. Augustine Prep at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Neumann-Goretti: 3.8, St. Augustine Prep: 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Haverford School, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Central at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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