Bishop Ready is 0-3 against Grandview Heights since April of 2024 but things could change on Friday. The Silver Knights will welcome the Bobcats at 5:15 p.m. Bishop Ready is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Bishop Ready fell victim to West Jefferson and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Roughriders, falling 10-0. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Silver Knights' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Grandview Heights, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They blew past Franklin Heights 14-8 on Wednesday. The Bobcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
Ejheni Mdivanian made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Mdivanian was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Chloe Castle, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Tatum Lusher was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Grandview Heights hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive matchups.
Grandview Heights' win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.7 runs over those games. As for Bishop Ready, their loss dropped their record down to 4-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Bishop Ready has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Grandview Heights struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Bishop Ready might still be hurting after the 19-9 defeat they got from Grandview Heights in their previous matchup last Tuesday. Will the Silver Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
