FMCHS ROUNDUP: Father McGivney baseball, softball earn wins

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The Father McGivney baseball team defeated Vandalia 13-1 in a short-game victory, with Isaac Wendler hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning. The Father McGivney softball team also earned a win, defeating Althoff 29-12 in a high-scoring Gateway Metro Conference game.

Why it matters

These wins for the Father McGivney baseball and softball teams continue their strong seasons and showcase the talent and competitiveness of their programs. The baseball team's offensive outburst and the softball team's ability to outlast their opponent demonstrate the depth and versatility of these teams.

The details

In the baseball game, the Griffins led 2-0 after the first inning and 5-0 after the second before scoring a run in the fourth. They then put together a seven-run fifth inning, capped by Wendler's three-run homer, his first of the season. Scott Phelps led the FMCHS offense, going 3 for 3, while Omar Avalos had a double and two RBIs, and Ben Sink and Wendler each had a hit and three RBIs. In the softball game, the Griffins scored 11 runs in the first inning, but the Crusaders answered with seven in the bottom half. Althoff pulled within 12-11 after three innings, but FMCHS put the game away with eight runs in the fourth and nine in the fifth. Katherine Kamp went 5 for 5 at the plate with four RBIs for the Griffins, while Morgan Zobrist had two doubles and three RBIs.

• The baseball game was a make-up date from the season opener that was postponed due to cold weather.
• The softball game was played on March 31, 2026.