Carver has not done well against St. John Paul II recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Carver Crusaders put the hurt on the St. John Paul II Lions with a sharp 8-2 win. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Carver has managed all season.
Joe Mannix spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for him.
On the hitting side, Carver let Luke Pearlman and Tyler Lennox loose on the outfield. Pearlman went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double, while Lennox scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ryder Holmes, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Carver's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-5. As for St. John Paul II, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carver will face off against Rockland at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for St. John Paul II, they will head out on the road to challenge Sturgis West at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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