Softball Recap: Bishop's Knights vs. Classical Academy Caimans
Bishop won the last time they faced Classical Academy, and things went their way on Monday too. The Bishop's Knights came out on top against the Classical Academy Caimans by a score of 10-7. The win made it back-to-back victories for Bishop's.
Sydney Mafong made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. Mafong has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Mafong was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gabriela Bravo, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Bailey Brightenburg, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Like Bishop's, Classical Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Zarina Key. On the mound, she pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Key was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Grace Sega made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a triple, and a run. Baylie Ciremele was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Bishop's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-5. As for Classical Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-8.
Bishop's will look to defend their home field on Monday against St. Joseph Academy at 4:30 p.m. Bishop's is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Classical Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Guajome Park Academy at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Classical Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
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