While Memorial Day couldn't quite beat John Paul II on Monday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-point loss they were dealt last Friday. The Memorial Day Matadors fell just short of the John Paul II Golden Warrriors by a score of 9-7. Memorial Day has not had much luck with John Paul II recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Charles Chappell was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
On John Paul II's side, Talon Putnam was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Garrett Heathcott, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a stolen base.
Memorial Day's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for John Paul II, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Memorial Day will head out on the road to face off against Coastal HomeSchool at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. John Paul II will take on Northwood Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. John Paul II is facing Northwood Academy at the right time seeing as Northwood Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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