Geneva had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-5 to make it five. They lost 20-5 to the John Paul II Guardians. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Guardians this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-5 back in March.
As for John Paul II, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 15.8 runs.
For John Paul II's part, Alyssa Bauer was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Those eight strikeouts gave Bauer a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games she's played.
In other batting news, John Paul II got a massive performance out of Laci Reifenberg, who went 3-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Those five RBI gave Reifenberg a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Julianna Trevino, who went 2-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Geneva will welcome Holy Cross at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for John Paul II, they will host New Braunfels Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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