In what's become a running theme this season, John Paul II Catholic gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 9-3 margin over the Wayne Christian Eagles. That result was just more of the same for these two, as John Paul II Catholic also won the last time the pair played back in March.
John Paul II Catholic let James Donofrio and Aaron Gregory loose on the outfield. Donofrio scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Gregory scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Gregory is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Joyner Haddock, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
On Wayne Christian's side, Miles Hamm put in work while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Hamm was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Hamm wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Drake Lane, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
John Paul II Catholic's win bumped their record up to 13-7. As for Wayne Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 5-5.
John Paul II Catholic will be playing in front of their home fans against Bear Grass Charter at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Bear Grass Charter's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last seven matchups. As for Wayne Christian, they will head out on the road to take on Wayne Country Day at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wayne Country Day is coming into the match with four straight victories at home, so Wayne Christian will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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