Leo extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 4-17. They lost 13-5 to the Montini Catholic Broncos. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 9-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Devin Vassel and Derrick Davis III did some serious damage despite the final result: Vassel went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run, while Davis III got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Montini Catholic, their win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-10. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by six runs or more this season.
On Montini Catholic's side, John Louise was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Louise has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted over his last 11 matchups.
In other pitching news, Eddie McCarthy looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April.
Back at the plate, Nick Mandra and Nate Ramirez did most of the damage at the plate: Mandra got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one double, while Ramirez went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs Ramirez has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Jack Spanos, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs.
While Leo had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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