Paul VI put the finishing touches on their 11th blowout victory of the season on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Bishop Ireton Cardinals an 8-0 shutout. The victory was familiar territory for Paul VI who now have eight in a row.
Matthew Roussey looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Alex Peltier was incredible, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. Will Tighe was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Paul VI is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-4 record this season. As for Bishop Ireton, they dropped their record down to 2-17 with that loss, which was their sixth straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Paul VI will take on Bishop O'Connell at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Bishop Ireton, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Gonzaga at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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