O'Connell extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-5 in the process. They lost 11-0 to the Galileo Lions. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-0 on Wednesday.
As for Galileo, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 9.2 runs.
For Galileo's part, Zane Ridley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Ridley has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two hits in ten consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Galileo let Elliott Hartman and Elijah Michael run wild. Hartman went a perfect 3-for-3 with six stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI, while Michael went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Michael also put up two doubles, which were his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Everett Kerns, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. O'Connell is set to face off against their familiar foe Wallenberg at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Galileo will challenge rival KIPP SF College Prep at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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