St. Joseph had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Bridgeport Central Hilltoppers on Wednesday. That looming 7-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cadets yet this season.
Gavin Rovinelli
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Gavin Rovinelli made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, St. Joseph got a great performance from Martin Mitev as he struck out 16 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Mitev has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Connor Fahey and Jake Rios did most of the damage at the plate: Fahey went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple, while Rios went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave Fahey a new career-high. Derek Larkins also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
The win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 5-7. As for Bridgeport Central, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. St. Joseph will face off against rival Ludlowe at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Bridgeport Central is set to challenge their familiar foe Darien at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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