The Greenfield Knights will head out to face off against the John Paul II Catholic Saints at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Greenfield will be looking to extend their current 11-game winning streak.
Greenfield is headed into the match having just posted their closest victory since March 8th on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out Wayne Christian 3-2.
Greenfield's win was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Christopher Tankersley, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, John Paul II Catholic earned a 6-2 victory over Arendell Parrott Academy on Wednesday. The Saints haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
James Donofrio spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Max Mason and Adam Donofrio did most of the damage at the plate: Mason scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Adam scored a run while going 2-for-3. JT Williams was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Greenfield's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-2. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for John Paul II Catholic, their record now sits at 10-7.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Greenfield has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .510. However, it's not like John Paul II Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Greenfield suffered a grim 17-3 defeat to John Paul II Catholic when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Can the Knights avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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