Seton Catholic's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. Everything went their way against the Indianapolis Shortridge Blue Devils as they made off with a 13-3 win. The victory continues a trend for the Cardinals in their matchups with the Blue Devils: they've now won four in a row.
Taeon Tate
| 05/23/25 @ Indianapolis Shortridge | 8 |
| 05/12/25 @ Eastern Hancock | 5 |
| 04/23/25 @ Cambridge City Lincoln | 5 |
| 04/15/25 vs Muncie Burris | 5 |
| 04/08/25 vs Daleville | 4 |
Taeon Tate was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Seton Catholic: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-11 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Colin Murray, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Seton Catholic is 4-2 when Murray posts two or more runs, but 2-10 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Joe Thomas, who earned one RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Seton Catholic's win bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Indianapolis Shortridge, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-13.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Seton Catholic will challenge Randolph Southern at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Cardinals are facing the Rebels at the right time seeing as the Rebels are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Indianapolis Shortridge, they will face off against Herron at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Blue Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Achaeans have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season.
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