After only two runs in their last matchup, Watertown made sure to put some runs up on the board against Pope John Paul II on Friday. The Watertown Purple Tigers had just enough and edged the Pope John Paul II Knights out 13-12.
For Pope John Paul II's part, Nate Webb was cooking despite his team's loss, going 4-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two doubles. Aidan Johnson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Pope John Paul II was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Watertown now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Pope John Paul II, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-8.
Watertown will stay at home for another game and welcome York Institute at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Pope John Paul II, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 12-2 defeat vs. Green Hill on the 23rd.
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