McDonogh baseball defeats St. Mary's 10-5, avenging loss

The McDonogh baseball team beat St. Mary's 10-5 on Monday, turning the tables after losing to them in last year's playoff finals. The match was part of the early MIAA B Conference season, and the victory felt personal to the players. Pitcher Chase Ginsberg played a key role, allowing only two runs in five innings while striking out five batters. First baseman Leo Antwerpen also made a significant impact with two hits and three RBIs. Ginsberg expressed his motivation, saying the earlier loss fueled their performance. St. Mary's started strong with a run in the first inning, but McDonogh answered back with four runs in their half. They took control of the game with several strong plays, including a bases-loaded single from William Moore and a sacrifice fly from Ginsberg. As the game continued, McDonogh extended its lead, with Antwerpen hitting a double that made the score 5-1. Ginsberg remained focused on pitching, working out of tight situations to maintain the lead. In the fifth inning, McDonogh capitalized on walks, adding four more runs to make it 10-2. Although St. Mary's scored three runs in the final inning, McDonogh's relief pitcher Andy Lambert struck out the last two batters to secure the win. Saints coach Michael Bronakoski noted that their team struggled with walks and errors, which led to unearned runs. He acknowledged the challenges of replacing several starters and the expected growth pains as their season progresses.