Pope John Paul II was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 10-7 to the Smith County Owls. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 18-10 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2024.
Brayden Dyer was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
Bo Bailey
| 03/22/25 vs Smith County | 2 |
| 03/12/25 vs Friendship Christian | 1 |
| 03/06/25 vs Ensworth | 1 |
| 04/26/24 vs Camden Central | 1 |
| 04/17/24 vs Brentwood Academy | 1 |
On the hitting side, Pope John Paul II saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bo Bailey, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance also gave Bailey a new career-high in doubles (two). Another was Clayton Moriarity, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Pope John Paul II's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Smith County, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 8-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pope John Paul II will welcome Christ Presbyterian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Smith County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Jackson County at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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