Warriors
| 04/07/25 @ Verbum Dei Jesuit | 15 |
| 02/22/25 vs Saddleback | 7 |
| 03/24/25 vs Verbum Dei Jesuit | 6 |
| 03/04/25 vs Bosco Tech | 6 |
| 02/20/25 vs Ambassador | 6 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy). Everything went their way against the Verbum Dei Jesuit Eagles on Monday as they made off with a 15-9 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Warriors considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Salvador Rodriguez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Rodriguez was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. He also put up a hit, which was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Joshua Rios was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (three). Another player making a difference was Christian Maldonado, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .590. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
With the win, St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-11. As for Verbum Dei Jesuit, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy will venture away from home to square off against Palm Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Verbum Dei Jesuit, they will welcome Bosco Tech at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight.
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