O’Connor, Johnson split first two games, force Game 3 The Panthers won Game 1; Jaguars took control of Game 2
SAN ANTONIO – When play was suspended Thursday night due to a lightning delay, the O’Connor Panthers had a 3-2 lead over the Johnson Panthers in the top of the fifth inning.
The Panthers tacked on three more runs to win Game 1 going away 6-2.
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In Game 2, Johnson grabbed the lead on a Kayson Cunningham solo home run in the third inning and never looked back.
Derek Maples, a St. Mary’s University commitment, threw a five-hitter to help the Jaguars earn a 5-1 victory.
A winner-take-all Game 3 will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday at North East Sports Park.
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