Monsignor Scanlan hasn't had much luck against Fordham Prep recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Crusaders will challenge the Rams at 4:15 p.m. Monsignor Scanlan has given up an average of 9.1 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monsignor Scanlan is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game on Monday. They came up short against St. Raymond Boys, falling 21-6.
Monsignor Scanlan saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nicholas Curiel, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI. Alex Lorenzo also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Meanwhile, Fordham Prep came up short against Moore Catholic on Thursday and fell 6-3. The Rams have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Derek Soroa put in work no matter where he played. He tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Soroa was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, Jack McKillop and Lucas DeJesus stepped up to the plate in a big way. McKillop got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run, while DeJesus went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases and one RBI. McKillop is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played.
Monsignor Scanlan's record is now 3-10. As for Fordham Prep, their record now sits at 12-7.
Monsignor Scanlan suffered a grim 10-3 defeat to Fordham Prep in their previous matchup back in April of 2022. Can the Crusaders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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