Paul VI is on a six-game streak of home wins, while Flint Hill is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Panthers will welcome the Huskies at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Paul VI's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Flint Hill's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Paul VI is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: St. John's, who was ranked 14th in their home state at the time (Paul VI was ranked third). The Panthers skirted past the Cadets 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since April 1st.
Meanwhile, Flint Hill got the win against St. Andrew's Episcopal on Tuesday by a conclusive 9-2.
Bennett Atwater tossed a big game, tossing 5.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits.
At the plate, Aidan Ryan was incredible, going 3-for-5 with five stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Asher Ricard was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Flint Hill was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Flint Hill's win bumped their record up to 13-10. As for Paul VI, their victory bumped their record up to 20-4.
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