Softball Game Preview: Bexley Lions vs. Bishop Ready Silver Knights

Bexley hasn't had much luck against Bishop Ready recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Lions will square off against the Silver Knights at 5:15 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Bexley barely beat Franklin Heights the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Lions were the clear victors by a 17-3 margin over the Falcons on Wednesday. The Lions' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Kyra Duffee and Claire Watts did most of the damage at the plate: Duffee scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2, while Watts scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. The dominant performance also gave Watts a new career-high in RBI (two). Kayla Duffee also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.

Bexley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Bishop Ready not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 1, 2024. They blew past Whitehall-Yearling 17-6. The win continues a trend for the Silver Knights in their matchups with the Rams: they've now won four in a row.

Rylan Taylor spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. Those six strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.

At the plate, Ana Sanchez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Mila Gerardi, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5.

Bishop Ready's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Bexley, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.

Bexley might still be hurting after the 20-1 defeat they got from Bishop Ready when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.