American hasn't had much luck against Moreau Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Eagles will take on the Mariners at 4:00 p.m. American has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
American is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Kennedy, falling 13-1.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Moreau Catholic). They were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over Miramonte on Wednesday. Winning may never get old, but the Mariners sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Yazlin Rodriguez spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. Those 12 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Moreau Catholic got a massive performance out of Sienna Rios, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. Lexi Mejia was another key player, scoring five runs while going 4-for-4.
Moreau Catholic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .575. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March of 2024.
American's loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Moreau Catholic, their record is now 6-3.
American came up short against Moreau Catholic when the teams last played back in May of 2024, falling 11-6. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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