The Saint John Paul the Great Catholic Wolves will take on the Life Christian Academy Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games Saint John Paul the Great Catholic has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Saint John Paul the Great Catholic took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Forest Park, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wolves sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the Bruins on Wednesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Wolves as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Levi Reale
| 04/30/25 vs Hylton | 11 |
| 04/05/25 @ Paul VI | 8 |
| 03/12/25 vs Bishop Ireton | 8 |
| 03/07/25 @ Flint Hill | 6 |
| 04/25/25 vs Trinity Christian | 5 |
| + 7 more games |
Saint John Paul the Great Catholic got a great performance from Levi Reale as he pitched six innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. The Wolves are 5-1 when Reale allows three or fewer hits, but 2-11 otherwise.
On the hitting side, James Fuller was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Life Christian Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They lost 14-4 to Collegiate.
Life Christian Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddox McNeely, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI. Another was Aden Reynolds, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Life Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 14-8. As for Saint John Paul the Great Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 7-12.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Saint John Paul the Great Catholic has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Life Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .457. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
