Marist is a perfect 4-0 against Stagg since March of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The RedHawks will look to defend their home field against the Chargers at 4:00 p.m. Marist will be strutting in after a win while Stagg will be coming in after a defeat.
Marist took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Lockport, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The RedHawks came out on top in a nail-biter against the Porters on Saturday, sneaking past 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the RedHawks have posted since May 10th.
Evan Smith
| 05/24/25 vs Lockport | 3 |
| 05/17/25 @ Carmel | 1 |
| 05/14/25 vs Marian Catholic | 1 |
| 05/10/25 @ St. Patrick | 0 |
| 04/30/25 @ Maine South | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Evan Smith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, JP Gainer looked comfortable as he tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Matt Molesky, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Carter Pass, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Stagg came up short against Richards on Tuesday and fell 7-3.
Stagg has also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-27 record this season. As for Marist, their win bumped their record up to 20-13-1.
Everything went Marist's way against Stagg in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, as Marist made off with a 12-1 victory. Will the RedHawks repeat their success, or do the Chargers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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