
Crusaders
05/01/25 @ South Fork | 13-2 |
04/29/25 vs South Fork | 19-0 |
04/24/25 vs Ferndale | 9-1 |
St. Bernard entered their tilt with South Fork on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on the Cubs with a sharp 13-2 victory. That's the fourth time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent win being a 19-0 victory on Tuesday.
Luke Brunton made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, earning one RBI, one run, and two stolen bases.
In other batting news, St. Bernard's got a massive performance out of Mason Noel, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most runs Noel has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Michael Manzi, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and four RBI.
St. Bernard's was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .323 or higher in five consecutive matches.
St. Bernard's record is now 16-5. As for South Fork, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
St. Bernard's will take on Hoopa Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for South Fork, they will square off against St. Vincent de Paul at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Cubs are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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