It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but St. John had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out National Cathedral 12-11. The win continues a trend for the Cadets in their matchups with National Cathedral: they've now won three in a row.
Chloe Armiger
| 05/14/26 vs National Cathedral | 5 |
| 05/13/26 vs DC International | 2 |
| 05/05/26 @ Bishop O'Connell | 3 |
| 04/27/26 vs St. Mary's Ryken | 2 |
| 04/24/26 vs Georgetown Visitation Prep | 3 |
St. John's got a massive performance out of Chloe Armiger, who went 2-for-4 with five stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Armiger is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Caitlyn Tompkins, who went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: St. John's kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory got St. John's back to even at 12-12. As for National Cathedral, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
St. John's wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 5-1 win against Sidwell Friends on the 17th. National Cathedral does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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