After two games on the road, St. Xavier is heading back home. They will take on the Lexington Catholic Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Tuesday, St. Xavier came up short against Lafayette and fell 10-6.
Kaden Ford was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Ryan Comella was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Lexington Catholic's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of Scott County by a score of 7-6.
Zach Grigalis made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Benni Lawrence, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Lexington Catholic was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
St. Xavier's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Lexington Catholic, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-2.
St. Xavier couldn't quite finish off Lexington Catholic when the teams last played back in March of 2023 and fell 6-4. Will St. Xavier have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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