Shorthanded St. John Paul II baseball drubbed in playoff series opener
St. John Paul II's baseball team lost 13-0 to Chaminade-Madonna in the opening game of their Region 4-2A semifinal series, playing shorthanded due to a conflict with their senior prom. Spencer Krasner, a Florida State commit, pitched six shutout innings and struck out 11 for Chaminade-Madonna. The game was marked by tension between the schools over scheduling, with St. John Paul II's five seniors choosing to attend prom instead of the game.
- ▪Spencer Krasner struck out 11 batters in six shutout innings to lead Chaminade-Madonna to a 13-0 victory.
- ▪St. John Paul II played without five of its seniors, who attended their prom instead of the game.
- ▪The schools disagreed on the game time, with St. John Paul II wanting a noon start to accommodate the prom, which began at 5 p.m. on a cruise ship.
- ▪Chaminade-Madonna initially resisted early start times, leading to the FHSAA intervening and setting the game for 2:30 p.m.
- ▪Coaches from both teams refused to shake hands before the game, reflecting the tension between the programs.
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