In the upcoming Rummel-John Curtis state semifinal baseball game, Rummel's pitcher Giancarlo Arencibia is set to face Curtis once again after throwing a no-hitter in their last matchup. Arencibia, a Tulane signee, led Rummel to a 3-0 victory with six strikeouts and five walks. Curtis coach Jeff Curtis acknowledges Arencibia's dominant history against his team, as they prepare to challenge the hard-throwing ace in the upcoming semifinal.

By the Numbers
  • Arencibia pitched a no-hitter with 6 strikeouts and 5 walks in the previous matchup.
  • Arencibia's season stats: 7-3 record, 1.14 ERA, 101 strikeouts, and 22 walks over 61 innings.
Yes, But

Curtis players believe they may have an advantage this time as they have faced other hard-throwing pitchers during the season, potentially better preparing them to face Arencibia.

State of Play
  • The semifinal game is set for 2 p.m. at McMurry Park in Sulphur, with the winner advancing to face either No. 1 Catholic or No. 12 Acadiana in the state final on Saturday.
  • Rummel won the Catholic League, with Arencibia named the district pitcher of the year by 9-5A coaches.
What's Next

The outcome of the semifinal will determine which team advances to the state final, where Rummel or Curtis will face either Catholic or Acadiana for the championship title.

Bottom Line

In the highly anticipated state semifinal, all eyes are on pitcher Giancarlo Arencibia as he aims to replicate his previous stellar performance against John Curtis while Curtis seeks to overcome his dominance and advance to the ultimate showdown with the state title on the line.