Purcell Marian proved they can win big on Saturday (they won by 26) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Felicity-Franklin Cardinals 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cavaliers have posted since May 1st.
Sonny Ward made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Ward was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Purcell Marian is 4-2 when Ward posts two or more runs, but 3-13 otherwise.
Eugene Ingram
| 05/17/25 vs Mt. Healthy | 6 |
| 05/21/25 vs Felicity-Franklin | 3 |
| 04/28/25 vs Miami Valley Christian Academy | 3 |
| 05/15/25 vs Roger Bacon | 1 |
| 05/05/25 vs Seven Hills | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eugene Ingram, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Purcell Marian's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is 2-1 (and 5-14 when he doesn't). Brady Hopkins was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Purcell Marian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Felicity-Franklin only posted an OBP of .357.
Purcell Marian's record now sits at 7-15. As for Felicity-Franklin, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-11.
As of now, neither Purcell Marian nor the Cardinals have any future games scheduled.
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