Purcell Marian had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Western Hills Mustangs a 5-0 shutout on Wednesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cavaliers also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Sonny Ward
| 04/30/25 vs Western Hills | 3 |
| 04/16/25 vs Norwood | 2 |
| 04/28/25 vs Miami Valley Christian Academy | 1 |
| 04/24/25 @ Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy | 1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy | 1 |
Sonny Ward made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out six over seven innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Purcell Marian is undefeated when he allows at most two earned runs, but 0-9 otherwise. Ward was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ronan Ribar was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Eugene Ingram also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Purcell Marian's record is now 3-9. As for Western Hills, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Purcell Marian will welcome New Richmond at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Western Hills, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wyoming at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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