Archbishop Riordan hadn't done well against Carlmont recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Crusaders walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Scots. This was payback for the Crusaders, who suffered a 7-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Not much got past Colton Parenti, who gave up just a hit to keep Carlmont off the board. Parenti has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Chase Oliver
| 05/10/25 @ Carlmont | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Hillsdale | 3 |
| 03/08/25 @ Leigh | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs Saint Francis | 2 |
| 03/11/25 vs Capuchino | 2 |
| + 10 more games |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Chase Oliver, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and two runs. Archbishop Riordan is 2-1 when Oliver posts three or more hits, but 7-16-1 otherwise. Zach Kai Mccarthur was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and two runs.
The win snapped Archbishop Riordan's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 9-17-1 record. As for Carlmont, they moved to 12-13 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Archbishop Riordan will head out to face off against Junipero Serra at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Padres will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Crusaders surely won't give up without a fight. As for Carlmont, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sequoia at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Ravens' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Scots' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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