Baseball Game Preview: Bishop McNamara Mustangs vs. The Heights

The Bishop McNamara Mustangs will square off against The Heights at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Heights took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Bishop McNamara, who comes in off a win.

Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Bishop McNamara turned things around against Southern Maryland Christian Academy on Wednesday. They walked away with a 12-9 win over Southern Maryland Christian Academy.

Willis Coppedge

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Willis Coppedge was incredible, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. He is becoming a predictor of Bishop McNamara's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is undefeated (and 1-11 when he doesn't). Tre Shepard was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.

Meanwhile, The Heights fell victim to St. John's and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 6-0 to the Cadets. The Heights' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.

Bishop McNamara's victory bumped their record up to 4-11. As for The Heights, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9.

The Heights' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Bishop McNamara has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. It's a different story for The Heights, though, as they've only averaged .317. Will they be able to contain Bishop McNamara's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.