The Walsh Jesuit Warriors will head out on the road to challenge the Midview Middies at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Walsh Jesuit's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Midview's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Walsh Jesuit was handed a seven-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Revere 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Warriors have posted since April 27, 2024.
Meanwhile, Midview made easy work of Olmsted Falls on Tuesday and carried off an 8-2 victory. The Middies might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by six runs or more this season.
Savannah Holcomb made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off nine hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Liv Keenan, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Nina Ballachino was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and one run.
Midview was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Walsh Jesuit pushed their record up to 11-1 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 7.9 runs. As for Midview, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-8 record this season.
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