The Taravella Trojans will be taking part in a tournament against the St. John Paul II Academy Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Taravella's tournament run continued when they took on Archbishop McCarthy on Tuesday. Taravella fell just short of Archbishop McCarthy by a score of 4-3. The Trojans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Anthony Toizol was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. Toizol was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Toizol wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Morgan, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, St. John Paul II Academy can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over ABF Academy Homestead.
Like Taravella, St. John Paul II Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Scotty Crowe. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Crowe has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.
St. John Paul II Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as ABF Academy Homestead only managed six hits.
Taravella's defeat dropped their record down to 12-6. As for St. John Paul II Academy, their record now sits at 13-4-1.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Taravella has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. However, it's not like St. John Paul II Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .445. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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