After only one run in their last contest, Hanson Memorial made sure to put some runs up on the board against St. John on Monday. The Hanson Memorial Tigers were the clear victor by a 12-6 margin over the St. John Eagles. The Tigers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Cooper Vacarella, who scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Ethan Clements was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Hanson Memorial's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3-1. As for St. John, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hanson Memorial will host Westminster Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hanson Memorial is facing Westminster Christian Academy at the right time seeing as Westminster Christian Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for St. John, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Riverside Academy at 6:30 p.m. Riverside Academy knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully St. John likes a good challenge.
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