Eagles lose two to Pirates

ST. JOHN — After splitting two games against Walla Walla to open the season, the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles baseball team took on the Pomeroy Pirates for a double-header.

The games were played in Pomeroy, both on Friday, March 22.

On the day, the Eagles were shut out 15-0 in the first game, then lost the second game 2-16.

Matthew DeFord got the starting nod in game one for the Eagles. He pitched two innings, allowing 15 runs on 13 hits and three walks. He would strike out five batters in the game.

The game was called after three innings of play, and the Eagles were held without a hit in...