Softball Recap: Bishop's wins going away against Guajome Park Academy

By Team Reports Apr 17, 2024, 9:47pm

Softball Recap: Bishop's Knights vs. Guajome Park Academy Frogs

In what's become a running theme this season, Bishop gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Guajome Park Academy Frogs as the Bishop's Knights made off with a 23-2 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Bishop's needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.

Mia Bravo and Gabriela Bravo made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Bravo tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Meanwhile, Bravo tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Bravo scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Bravo scored a run while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.

In other batting news, Bailey Brightenburg was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. Shyla Gupta was another key contributor, scoring four runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Bishop's victory bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Guajome Park Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.

Bishop's will be playing in front of their home fans against Classical Academy at 2:30 p.m. on Monday. Bishop's is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season. As for Guajome Park Academy, they are on the road again on Friday to play St. Joseph Academy at 3:00 p.m. Guajome Park Academy is facing St. Joseph Academy at the right time seeing as St. Joseph Academy is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.

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