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Connecticut Spotlight Game: Guilford vs Fairfield Prep

Fairfield, Ct. --In an SCC Quarterfinal matchup between #2 seed Fairfield Prep vs #7 seed Guilford, Prep defeated Guilford by a score of 4-3.

This was a pitcher’s duel for most of the game, as Karl Johnson (Fairfield Prep) and Jack Strand (Guilford) both put up zeroes in the first two innings.

Fairfield Prep scored the first run of the game in the bottom of the 2nd on an RBI single by Biagio Paoletta.

Guilford tied the score at 1-1 in the the top of the 4th on an RBI single by Strand after Logan Driscoll doubled.

Prep retook the lead in the bottom of the 6th on a solo homerun to left field by Will Lucas. Prep scored another run in the inning on an RBI single by Patrick Steed to make it 3-1.

Guilford did not go down quietly though as they scored two runs in the top of the 7th inning on a 2-run single from Sean Kellaher to tie the score at 3-3.

In the bottom of the 7th, Dan Fallacaro and Matt Zaffino both singled to begin the inning. Biagio Paoletta then was asked to bunt and, with the help of a throwing error, Prep scored the winning run.

Top Performers

Guilford:

• Jack Strand, LHP, 2019 - Pitched 5.2 innings, struck out 4, gave up 6 hits, 2 walks, and 2 earned runs. Kept hitters off balance and had a very solid outing versus a very good lineup. Also had a good day at the plate going 2-3 with an RBI and a run scored.
• Matt Donlan, C, 2018 - Went 1-3 in this game. He is a very good defensive catcher with a strong arm. Threw out one of two potential base stealers.
• Logan Driscoll, OF, 2018 - Went 1-1 with 2 walks and a run scored. Had three quality at bats against a very good pitcher.

Fairfield Prep:

• Karl Johnson, RHP, 2017, Army Commit - Pitched 6 innings, struck out 8, gave up 3 hits, 3 walks, and 2 earned runs.
• Biagio Paoletta, OF, 2017 - Went 3-4 with 2 RBIs and a stolen base. This kid is a very good athlete with elite speed. Also made a couple of nice looking plays in RF.
• Will Lucas, SS, 2018, UConn Commit - Went 1-3 with a home run in this game. This kid is the real deal and he is going to a big time school for a reason. He is a smooth fielder with a very strong arm and made a couple of good looking plays in this game.
• Dan Fallacaro, C, 2018, Sacred Heart Commit - Went 2-3 in this game. Had a good day at the plate and a good day behind the plate as well. He is a very good defensive catcher with a strong throwing arm. He is a right handed hitter and hits the ball hard.