Geneva has not done well against Holy Cross recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Geneva's pitcher stepped up to hand the Holy Cross Knights a 1-0 shutout. This was payback for Geneva, who suffered a 6-5 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Not much got past Shawn George, who gave up just two hits and racked up eight Ks to keep Holy Cross off the board. George has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Colton Lutz was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Geneva's victory bumped their record up to 12-6. As for Holy Cross, their loss dropped their record down to 12-7.
Geneva does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Holy Cross, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against John Paul II. Holy Cross is facing John Paul II at the right time seeing as John Paul II is stuck on a 16-game losing streak.
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