The Boylan Catholic Titans will venture away from home to face off against the Rockford Auburn Knights at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Boylan Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Boylan Catholic hadn't beaten Guilford on the road since April 30, 2021 but that history sure didn't bother them on Wednesday. The Titans walked away with a 9-4 victory over the Vikings.
Ari Ousley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on three hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Maddy Kiley, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Elizabeth Mroz, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Boylan Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 4-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Hononegah hit Rockford Auburn with a four-run second inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Knights came up short against the Indians, falling 11-0. The match marked the first time this year in which the Knights were not able to get on the board.
Boylan Catholic's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-8. As for Rockford Auburn, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Boylan Catholic has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Rockford Auburn struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Boylan Catholic might still be hurting after the 11-0 loss they got from Rockford Auburn in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Titans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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