Devon Prep won the last time they faced Central and things went their way on Saturday too. The Tide were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over the Lancers.
Colin Carey tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
Austin Conaty
| 05/02/26 vs Central | 4 |
| 04/16/25 @ Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic | 2 |
| 04/05/25 vs Archmere Academy | 2 |
| 03/17/25 @ Shipley | 2 |
| 04/22/26 vs Father Judge | 1 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Austin Conaty, who went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
Devon Prep pushed their record up to 5-8 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games. As for Central, they now have a losing record of 9-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Devon Prep will welcome St. Joseph's Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Hawks' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Tide's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Central, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Holy Ghost Prep at 4:00 p.m. The Lancers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Firebirds have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season.
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