St. John Paul II Academy Wins District 13-2A Baseball Title in Extra Innings
St. John Paul II baseball wins district title in extra-inning thriller
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In a thrilling District 13-2A championship game on April 17, St. John Paul II Academy defeated King's Academy 6-5 in 12 innings. Ryan Galinis emerged as the hero, pitching 6 2/3 innings of relief and drawing a bases-loaded walk to clinch the victory, securing a spot in the Region 4-2A playoffs.
- 01Ryan Galinis pitched 6 2/3 innings of relief and drew the game-winning walk.
- 02St. John Paul II Academy secured a 6-5 victory over King's Academy.
- 03The game featured a dramatic comeback from King's Academy, tying the score from a 5-1 deficit.
- 04St. John Paul II Academy's record improved to 23-3 with this win.
- 05The Eagles will host a quarterfinal playoff game on April 25.
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In a dramatic District 13-2A championship game on April 17, St. John Paul II Academy in Boca Raton, Florida, triumphed over King's Academy with a score of 6-5 after 12 innings. Ryan Galinis was the standout player, pitching 6 2/3 innings of relief and drawing a bases-loaded walk in the 12th inning to score the winning run. The Eagles, who have dominated Palm Beach County high school baseball this season with a record of 23-3, faced a tough challenge as King's Academy rallied from a 5-1 deficit to tie the game with a four-run sixth inning. Despite the pressure, Galinis maintained composure on the mound, retiring the final four batters to secure the victory. The Eagles are set to host a quarterfinal game in the Region 4-2A playoffs on April 25.
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The victory secures St. John Paul II Academy's place in the playoffs, boosting the morale of the team and its supporters.
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