Erie is 0-10 against Cathedral Prep since May of 2021 but things could change on Wednesday. The Royals will face off against the Ramblers at 4:30 p.m. Erie has given up an average of 10.7 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monday just wasn't the day for Erie's offense. They came up short against General McLane on Monday, falling 16-0.
Meanwhile, Cathedral Prep came tearing into Monday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Dragons as they made off with a 16-2 victory. Considering the Ramblers have won 11 contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Davin Friedman, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. Joe Flanagan was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
Cathedral Prep was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .440. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .318 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Erie's loss dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Cathedral Prep, their record now sits at 15-4.
Erie might still be hurting after the 15-2 defeat they got from Cathedral Prep when the teams last played back in April. Can the Royals avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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