John Paul II Catholic was handed a 16-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over the Southampton Academy Raiders. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Saints have posted since April 9, 2024.
Bailey Tyndall was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
John Paul II Catholic was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .350 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
The victory got John Paul II Catholic back to even at 3-3. As for Southampton Academy, they now have a losing record of 1-2-1.
Coming up, John Paul II Catholic will venture away from home to challenge Faith Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. John Paul II Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season. As for Southampton Academy, they will be playing at home against Kenston Forest at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Kenston Forest will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Southampton Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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