Softball Recap: Bishop O'Connell Knights vs. McLean Highlanders
Bishop O'Connell put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the McLean Highlanders 7-6. That's more bragging rights for Bishop O'Connell, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Bri Lencz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, MJ Melvin was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Ari Clark, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
Bishop O'Connell's victory was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0. As for McLean, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-3-1.
Bishop O'Connell will head out on the road to challenge Our Lady of Good Counsel at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Bishop O'Connell's pitching crew has only allowed 1.7 runs per game this season, so Our Lady of Good Counsel's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for McLean, they will be playing in front of their home fans against George C. Marshall at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. George C. Marshall will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something McLean surely won't give up without a fight.
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