Father McGivney Catholic is on a 21-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while St. Anthony is on a 12-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Father McGivney Catholic Griffins will take on the St. Anthony Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Father McGivney Catholic: 2.4, St. Anthony: 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Father McGivney Catholic will make a triumphant return home after picking up their first road victory of the season at Belleville West expense on Wednesday. Father McGivney Catholic lost 11-5 to Belleville West.
Father McGivney Catholic got a good showing from David Carroll, who tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Drew Kleinheider made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. He hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for four straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Benjamin Sink, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Father McGivney Catholic was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, St. Anthony gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Neoga as St. Anthony made off with an 11-1 victory.
Father McGivney Catholic's loss ended a 12-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 23-3. As for St. Anthony, their win bumped their record up to 18-1-1.
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