The Central Catholic Vikings will face off against the Pine-Richland Rams at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Central Catholic has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since the 7th.
On Friday, Central Catholic came up short against Butler and fell 5-2. That's two games in a row now that the Vikings have lost by exactly three runs.
Ryan Tatar was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Landon Greene and Chase Gelpi stepped up to the plate in a big way. Greene went 2-for-4 with one home run, while Gelpi went 1-for-2 with one home run. That home run was Gelpi's first of the season.
Meanwhile, after a string of seven wins, Pine-Richland's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They came up short against Shaler Area, falling 7-0. The match marked the first time this season in which the Rams were not able to get on the board.
Pine-Richland also got a good showing from Tristan Farrar, who tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Farrar has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season.
Pine-Richland's loss dropped their record down to 12-2. As for Central Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-10.
Central Catholic couldn't quite get it done against Pine-Richland in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 4-1. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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