The Neumann-Goretti Saints will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the St. Augustine Prep Hermits at 3:30 p.m. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Neumann-Goretti: 3.8, St. Augustine Prep: 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Neumann-Goretti lost 11-4 to Haverford School on Monday. Neumann-Goretti has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Neumann-Goretti got a good showing from Jayce Park, who struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Park has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Andrew Dankanich was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Christian Cerone was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, St. Augustine Prep put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Monday. They were the clear victor by an 8-1 margin over Egg Harbor Township. The win was familiar territory for St. Augustine Prep who now have three in a row.
Jack McNamee looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Joe Erace was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brady Jackson, who went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Neumann-Goretti's loss dropped their record down to 13-5. As for St. Augustine Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 16-5.
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