Cardinal Gibbons was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. Their rough 9-3 loss to the Broughton Capitals might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cardinal Gibbons of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Cardinal Gibbons saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Peter Hoffman, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Ben O'Brien, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Cardinal Gibbons hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Broughton struck out six times.
On Broughton's side, Davis Best spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits.
At the plate, Weston Rhem was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. Matthew Vannoy was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Cardinal Gibbons' loss dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Broughton, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season.
Cardinal Gibbons will be playing in front of their home fans against Athens Drive at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Athens Drive is coming into the matchup with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Cardinal Gibbons will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Broughton, they will challenge Wakefield at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Wakefield will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Broughton surely won't give up without a fight.
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