Crusaders
| 05/07/25 vs Brockway | 12-2 |
| 05/01/25 @ St. Marys | 8-3 |
| 04/30/25 vs Port Allegany | 7-1 |
| 04/28/25 @ Johnsonburg | 12-8 |
| 04/25/25 @ Brookville | 6-3 |
| + 4 more games |
Elk County Catholic had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.4 runs) and they went ahead and made it nine on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Brockway Rovers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Crusaders have posted against the Rovers since April 27, 2021.
Jack Breindel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and two doubles. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lance O'Neill, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Brem, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Elk County Catholic hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Brockway struck out 11 times.
Elk County Catholic's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-3. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for Brockway, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elk County Catholic will head out to take on Smethport at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Hubbers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.91 runs per game on average), something the Crusaders will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Brockway, they are taking a road trip to challenge North Clarion at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rovers are facing the Wolves at the right time seeing as the Wolves are stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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