Softball Recap: Bishop's Knights vs. Guajome Park Academy Frogs
Bishop had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.6 runs), and they went ahead and made it six on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 21-1 margin over the Guajome Park Academy Frogs. Bishop's might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won eight matchups by ten runs or more this season.
Jayla Stafford and Gabriela Bravo were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Stafford pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Bravo struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Stafford fired off two home runs, five runs, and five RBI while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Bravo scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Sydney Mafong was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Bailey Brightenburg was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
On Guajome Park Academy's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hannah Franks, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
Bishop's has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. As for Guajome Park Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-12.
Bishop's will head out on the road to challenge Liberty Charter at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Bishop's is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.2 runs per game this season. As for Guajome Park Academy, they will be playing at home against St. Joseph Academy at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. St. Joseph Academy is coming into the game with nine straight defeats on the road, meaning Guajome Park Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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