For the second straight game, Antonian Prep will face off against Central Catholic. The Apaches will host the Buttons at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Antonian Prep fell victim to Central Catholic and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Buttons, falling 11-0. The Apaches have struggled against the Buttons recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
For Central Catholic's part, not much got past Sam Garcia, who gave up just four hits and racked up six Ks to keep Antonian Prep off the board. Garcia has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Matthew McClenan was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February. Jayson Sapp was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Central Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.
Central Catholic pushed their record up to 22-8 with the win, which was their 13th straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs over those games. As for Antonian Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-10-1.
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