After soaring to 12 runs the game before, MMI Preparatory School was a bit more limited in their contest on Wednesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-2 walloping at the hands of the Holy Redeemer Royals. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for MMI Preparatory School in their matchups with Holy Redeemer: they've now lost nine in a row.
MMI Preparatory School saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caleb Skuba, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Holy Redeemer's side, Nick Mazzarella was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Mazzarella has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Mazzarella was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Drew Cisney was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Cisney is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Luke Kopec was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
MMI Preparatory School's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Holy Redeemer, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-2.
MMI Preparatory School will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Greater Nanticoke Area at 4:15 p.m. MMI Preparatory School is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season. As for Holy Redeemer, they will head out on the road to challenge Loyalsock Township at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Holy Redeemer is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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