The Seven Rivers Christian Warriors will challenge the Saint Francis Catholic Wolves at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Seven Rivers Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Seven Rivers Christian's offense. They fell just short of Lakeside Christian by a score of 1-0 on Tuesday. The loss continues a trend for the Warriors in their meetings with the Lions: they've now lost three in a row.
Mason Hogue spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on eight hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Seven Rivers Christian saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Noah Lemar, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Saint Francis Catholic waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They were the clear victors by a 15-1 margin over the Rams. Considering the Wolves have won ten contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Isaac Sherrouse looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits.
At the plate, Sawyer Williams was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Dylan Diaz was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Saint Francis Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in four consecutive games.
Saint Francis Catholic's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-6. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for Seven Rivers Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-13.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Seven Rivers Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .454. However, it's not like Saint Francis Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .450. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Seven Rivers Christian suffered a grim 11-3 defeat to Saint Francis Catholic in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
