John Bapst Memorial hasn't had much luck against Belfast recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Crusaders will be playing at home against the Lions at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
John Bapst Memorial took a 12-run loss the last time they faced off against Old Town, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Crusaders sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over the Coyotes on Thursday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Crusaders as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Belfast ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over Lincoln Academy. Winning may never get old, but the Lions sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Colton Luce was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That double was his first of the season.
Belfast's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for John Bapst Memorial, their win bumped their record up to 2-5.
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