Archbishop Alter is 0-10 against Archbishop McNicholas since April of 2017 but things could change on Wednesday. The Knights will head out on the road to face off against the Rockets at 5:00 p.m. Archbishop Alter has given up an average of 14 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Archbishop Alter fell victim to Badin and their airtight pitching crew two weeks ago. They lost 16-0 to the Rams. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Knights' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Archbishop McNicholas had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the Aviators. While the Rockets didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-6), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Natalie Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lucy Laudeman, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Katelyn Lynch also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Archbishop McNicholas kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive contests.
Archbishop McNicholas' win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-4. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Archbishop Alter, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Archbishop Alter might still be hurting after the 12-1 defeat they got from Archbishop McNicholas in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Can the Knights avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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