John Paul II Catholic is 5-0 against Coastal Christian since March of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The John Paul II Catholic Saints will head out on the road to face off against the Coastal Christian Centurions at 4:00 p.m. John Paul II Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
John Paul II Catholic never got on the board in their matchup on Thursday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against GRACE Christian on Monday. They put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 18-4 win. John Paul II Catholic might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won three matchups by 11 runs or more this season.
Joyner Haddock was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with a home run, two additional RBI, and an additional run. Another player making a difference was Ethan Staton, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Coastal Christian fell victim to Greenfield and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. Their tough 9-0 loss to the Knights might stick with them for a while. The match marked that first time this year in which Coastal Christian was not able to get on the board.
John Paul II Catholic is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for Coastal Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Coastal Christian's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: John Paul II Catholic has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. It's a different story for Coastal Christian, though, as they've only averaged .340. Will they be able to contain John Paul II Catholic's hitters?
John Paul II Catholic beat Coastal Christian 7-4 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for John Paul II Catholic since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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