Padua Franciscan dropped their record down to 12-7 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins on the road. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lake Catholic Cougars. The Bruins were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Lake Catholic, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 15-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games.
For Lake Catholic's part, Patrick Radigan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over 5.2 innings pitched. Radigan has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Pete Malchesky, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Tyler Hribar, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one run.
Looking ahead, Padua Franciscan will be playing at home against Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Lake Catholic will be paying especially close attention to the Bruins' match: after the Bruins face off against the Royals, they'll take on Lake Catholic again at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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