For the second straight game, Paul VI will face off against Bishop O'Connell. The Panthers will face off against the Knights at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Paul VI has won nine straight at home, while Bishop O'Connell won six straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
Paul VI heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Saturday. They fell just short of Bishop O'Connell by a score of 4-3. The Panthers' defeat signaled the end of their 12-game winning streak.
For Bishop O'Connell's part, Daggu Rana was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Rana was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
In other pitching news, Drew Markey looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Rana wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bryant James, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
Paul VI's loss dropped their record down to 25-5. As for Bishop O'Connell, their victory bumped their record up to 25-6.
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