After three games on the road, Paul VI is heading back home. They will take on the St. Mary's Ryken Knights at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Paul VI is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Saturday, just like they did against Bishop McNamara (and have done all season long). Paul VI blew past Bishop McNamara 14-3. 14 seems to be a good number for Paul VI as the team scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Tyler Russ was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Russ was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other pitching news, Matthew Roussey looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Alex Peltier was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-2. Thomas Jewett was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, St. Mary's Ryken has not done well against Bishop O'Connell recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. St. Mary's Ryken narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Bishop O'Connell 5-4.
Austin Michael was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Paul VI's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-4. As for St. Mary's Ryken, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season.
Everything went Paul VI's way against St. Mary's Ryken in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 as Paul VI made off with a 13-7 win. Will Paul VI repeat their success, or does St. Mary's Ryken have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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