First match in Lakes Region league against SPS at NMH
Vermont Academy fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 12-2 loss to St. Paul's on Saturday. St. Paul's scored on a single by Rizzolo, a single by Flinton, a single by Sullivan, a double by Klika, and a single by Rizzolo in the first inning.
The wildcats struggled to contain the high-powered offense of St. Paul's, giving up 12 runs.
St. Paul's opened up scoring in the first inning, when Rizzolo singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.
Klika earned the victory on the mound for St. Paul's. He allowed six hits and two runs over four innings, striking out five. McElaney threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.
Jake Tuckner took the loss for Vermont Academy. He lasted three innings, allowing six hits and nine runs while striking out one and walking one.