For the second straight game, John Paul II Catholic will face off against Greenfield. The Saints will challenge the Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. John Paul II Catholic will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Last Tuesday, John Paul II Catholic was able to grind out a solid win over Greenfield, taking the game 5-2.
James Donofrio
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James Donofrio spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Adam Donofrio was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Luke Perry, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
John Paul II Catholic was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive matches.
John Paul II Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 11-7. As for Greenfield, the loss snapped their winning streak at 11 games and leaves them with a 13-3 record.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. John Paul II Catholic hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Greenfield struggles in that department as they've averaged .327. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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