Bishop McCort had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 7-5 to make it six. They lost 14-4 to the Somerset Eagles. If the Crushers were looking for revenge after losing 10-2 to the Eagles when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Somerset, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-1. Considering they have won nine matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Somerset's part, Braeden Flower made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Flower has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cole Lucas, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cole Johnson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one double.
Looking ahead, Bishop McCort will face off against Bishop Carroll at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Somerset, they will take on Greater Johnstown at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Trojans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.07 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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