Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic was the 4-3 winner over Neumann-Goretti when they last played one another back in April, but their luck changed this time around. The Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic Friars/Pandas fell just short of the Neumann-Goretti Saints by a score of 4-3 on Wednesday.
Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Harry Carr, who went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run. Carr has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Another player making a difference was Irv Fisher, who went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Neumann-Goretti's side, Jayce Park tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk).
At the plate, Andrew Dankanich was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-6. The team also got some help courtesy of Billy Smith, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-8 record this season. As for Neumann-Goretti, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 16-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic will take on Frankford at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic will be looking to keep their ten-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Neumann-Goretti will take on La Salle College at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. La Salle College will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Neumann-Goretti surely won't give up without a fight.
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