A five-run fifth inning pushed St. John’s Prep to a 7-5 win over Catholic Memorial on Monday.
Catholic Memorial got out to an early lead, 4-2, through the first three innings. The Eagles scored five runs in the fifth inning, though, pushing ahead.
St. John’s Prep totaled 12 hits in the win with a majority of its offense coming from Nic Lembo. Lembo went 2-for-4, bringing in three RBI and stealing two bases.
James Willett also had a big day at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a RBI and an extra base hit.
On the mound, starting pitcher Braeden Hurley went 6.1 innings, giving up seven hits and three earned runs. Hurley also grabbed nine strikeouts before being taken out for Joseph Eberhart. The relief pitcher went 0.2 innings and had two strikeouts.
The Eagles (5-4) move onto Malden Catholic on the road on Wednesday, April 30 at 4 p.m. Catholic Memorial (4-7) will travel to Saint John’s Shrewsbury on the same date and time.
BAY STATE
Braintree High School 9, Framingham High School 2 – Box Score
Natick High School 7, Milton High School 5 – Box Score
Wellesley High School 7, Walpole High School 6 – Box Score
CATHOLIC
Xaverian 11, Malden Catholic High School 1 – Box Score
St. John’s Prep 7, Catholic Memorial School 5 – Box Score
Saint John’s High School (Shrewsbury) 6, Boston College High School 3 – Box Score
