For the second straight game, Rockford Auburn will face off against Boylan Catholic. The Knights will welcome the Titans at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Rockford Auburn has struggled recently with nine defeats in a row, while Boylan Catholic will arrive with 11 straight wins.
On Thursday, Rockford Auburn came up short against Boylan Catholic and fell 11-7.
For Boylan Catholic's part, Owen Scandroli looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Scandroli posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April.
On the hitting side, Jake Burke was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Mark Murphy was another key player, earning two runs and two stolen bases.
Boylan Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 7-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Boylan Catholic pushed their record up to 19-14-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Rockford Auburn, their loss dropped their record down to 3-22.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Rockford Auburn has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Boylan Catholic struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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