Crusaders
| 04/08/25 vs Cambridge Christian | 2 |
| 04/07/25 vs Barren County | 5 |
| 04/04/25 vs Cardinal Mooney | 10 |
| 04/03/25 vs Badin | 3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Jesuit | 6 |
| + 19 more games |
Tampa Catholic hasn't had much luck against Calvary Christian recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Crusaders will head out on the road to square off against the Warriors at 7:00 p.m. Tampa Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Tampa Catholic came up short against Cambridge Christian and fell 6-2.
Tampa Catholic saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jack Smythe, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Cardinal Mooney typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Calvary Christian proved too difficult a challenge. They never let the Cougars get on the board and left with a 3-0 win. The victory continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won six in a row.
Grayson Gibson tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances.
Tampa Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 18-6. As for Calvary Christian, their record is now 21-3.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Tampa Catholic hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. However, it's not like Calvary Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .335. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Tampa Catholic couldn't quite finish off Calvary Christian in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 and fell 2-0. Can the Crusaders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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