Marist won the last time they faced Marian Catholic and things went their way on Wednesday too. The RedHawks blew past the Spartans 8-2.
Evan Smith
| 05/14/25 vs Marian Catholic | 1 |
| 05/10/25 @ St. Patrick | 2 |
| 04/30/25 @ Maine South | 2 |
| 04/23/25 @ Benet Academy | 1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Nazareth Academy | 1 |
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Evan Smith made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other pitching news, Marist got a great performance from Collin Lawlor as he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Lawlor has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Joey Gumuls and Carter Pass did most of the damage at the plate: Gumuls went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one double, while Pass went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That's the most hits Pass has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of John McAuliffe, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Marist's victory bumped their record up to 17-11. As for Marian Catholic, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-20 record this season.
Marist will face off against Evergreen Park at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Marian Catholic, they will square off against Bishop McNamara at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Fightin' Irish will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight.
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