Purcell Marian is 0-4 against Reading since May of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Cavaliers are taking a road trip to square off against the Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. Purcell Marian has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Purcell Marian is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Thursday. They came up short against Roger Bacon, falling 11-5.
Zavier Wright was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Ronan Ribar, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Reading came out on top against Clark Montessori on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fifth inning. The Blue Devils were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over the Cougars. The Blue Devils haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Charlie Hess made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two doubles and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Connor Davis, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two doubles. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in April. Jackson Hirt was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Reading kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Purcell Marian's loss dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Reading, their record now sits at 13-6.
Purcell Marian suffered a grim 20-6 defeat to Reading in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Cavaliers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
