Sadly, Cross is still looking for their first win of the season after five matchups. Their rough 25-0 loss to the St. John's Islanders on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cross of the 19-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For St. John's part, Casey Graham made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Graham was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, Jake Bradley was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Davis Crowley was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Cross' loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for St. John's, their record is now 5-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cross is on the road again on Thursday to play Stall at 6:00 p.m. As for St. John's, they will challenge Charleston Math & Science at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Charleston Math & Science is coming into the contest with three straight victories at home, so St. John's will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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