Saint John Paul the Great Catholic had to endure a 13-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 14-9 victory over the Oakcrest Chargers on Tuesday. The win was just what Saint John Paul the Great Catholic needed coming off of a 14-3 defeat in their prior matchup.
Deirdre Gorman was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Gorman was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Leah Smith was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Kate Daly, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2.
Saint John Paul the Great Catholic made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-9. As for Oakcrest, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After both having extra time off, Saint John Paul the Great Catholic and Fredericksburg Christian will shake off the cobwebs and challenge one another at 4:00 p.m. on April 9th. As for Oakcrest, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Foxcroft at 4:00 p.m. on April 12th.
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