Softball Recap: Bishop Fenwick falls despite strong effort from Von Bargen Hadley

By Team Reports Apr 29, 2024, 8:18am

Softball Recap: Bishop Fenwick Falcons vs. Springfield Wildcats

Bishop Fenwick was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 12-3 to the Springfield Wildcats.

Von Bargen Hadley made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.

On Springfield's side, Sydnee Arvin made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Arvin has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Arvin was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kiley Gibson, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Peyton Kennedy, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

Bishop Fenwick's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Springfield, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 7-11 record this season.

Bishop Fenwick will head out on the road to square off against Carroll at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Carroll is coming into the game with five straight victories at home, so Bishop Fenwick will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Springfield will take on Miamisburg at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Miamisburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.

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