Pope John XXIII was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Delbarton Green Wave. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pope John XXIII of the 4-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Brendan Opat was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits.
Pope John XXIII's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Delbarton, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Pope John XXIII didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 2-1 victory vs. St. Peter's Prep on the 13th. Delbarton has also already played their next matchup, a 7-5 win against Donovan Catholic on the 14th.
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