First Baptist School dropped to 6-5-2 on Wednesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They lost 16-2 to the John Paul II Golden Warrriors. Having soared to a lofty 20 runs in the game before, the Hurricanes couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for John Paul II, their win bumped their record up to 13-4. Considering they have won 11 games by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
For John Paul II's part, Tevi Mullen tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Mullen has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 16 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, John Paul II got a massive performance out of Samantha Donoghue, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and two RBI. That's the most RBI Donoghue has posted since back in March. Analise Litchfield also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Coming up, First Baptist School will head out to square off against Pinewood Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed one run per game this season, so the Hurricanes' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for John Paul II, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Hilton Head Prep at 4:00 p.m.
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