Seattle Academy posted their closest win since April 11, 2025 on Monday. They had just enough and edged out the Bishop Blanchet Bears 5-4. For the Cardinals, this counts as revenge for the 2-1 victory the Bears walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2025.
Eli Herst made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025.
Herst wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was William Hendry, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Alex Hwangbo also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
The win made it two in a row for Seattle Academy and bumps their season record up to 10-7-2. As for Bishop Blanchet, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-11.
Looking ahead, Seattle Academy will venture away from home to challenge Nathan Hale at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Cardinals 2.4, the Raiders 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Bishop Blanchet, they will be playing at home against West Seattle at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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