Two-run homer seals win for Father Lopez Baseball

In game against FPC, the Green Wave won 4-1.

By Claude Riban
| 9:50 a.m. March 26, 2021

Owen Meany (10) is watched by pitcher Tanner Araujo (8) and first baseman Byron Nunez (7). Photo by Chuck DuBois

Pitcher Owen Meany (10) talks with first baseman Mathew Zirpoli (3). Photo by Chuck DuBois

Josh Griggs (21) at bat. Photo by Chuck DuBois

Outfielder Zack Taylor (7) throws to second base. Photo by Chuck DuBois

Mathew Zirpoli (3) at bat. Photo by Chuck DuBois

Pitcher Owen Meany (10). Photo by Chuck DuBois

Ormond Beach Observer
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Father Lopez Baseball won at home, beating Flagler Palm Coast Baseball 4-1 on Wednesday, March 24.

Father Lopez started leftie sophomore pitcher Owen McKinely, while the Bulldogs started junior left-hander Tanner Araujo. The Green Wave scored first, in the bottom of the second inning, when McKinley stole home on a wild pitch to sophomore batter David Hickey.

In the bottom of the third inning, Lopez added two more runs when batter Hickey smashed a home run beyond center field, batting home himself and senior Zack Taylor. The Bulldogs scored a run in the top of the fifth inning, when junior outfielder Kyle Mcdonnell snuck home after a field out, catching a few Lopez players off guard. Lopez added another run in the bottom of the fifth, and won the game 4-1.

Click here to watch game highlights, provided by HS Sports.