JC Baseball Gets First Victory

Orlando, FL - John Carroll Varsity Baseball (1-1) earned its 1st win of the season, defeating La Salle College High School (PA) 6-5 on a Kyle Van Beek base hit with one out in the bottom of the 7th.

Keith Akers earned the win, pitching one inning in relief of Sean Adams. Jeremy Finck was the starter. The Patriots loaded the bases in the 7th on two bunts and an infield hit, setting the table for Van Beek's line drive to the left-center gap.

The victory was an excellent comeback to Friday's loss to a strog Grapevine HS (TX) team.

The Patriots return to action on Sunday with a 6:30 PM double-header vs. Charlotte Country Day School.