It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Neumann-Goretti ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They skirted past the Central Lancers 6-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Neumann-Goretti.
Evan McCoach made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. McCoach was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other pitching news, John LaSpada tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Richie Rosati was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Will Gural, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Neumann-Goretti's victory bumped their record up to 12-2. As for Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Neumann-Goretti will take on Cardinal O'Hara at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Neumann-Goretti is facing Cardinal O'Hara at the right time seeing as Cardinal O'Hara is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Carver High School of Engineering & Science at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Central will be looking to keep their 15-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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