Baseball Game Preview: Bishop Watterson Eagles vs. Bishop Hartley Hawks

For the second straight game, Bishop Watterson will face off against Bishop Hartley. The Eagles will head out to square off against the Hawks at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Bishop Watterson's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Bishop Hartley's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

While Bishop Watterson's win against Bishop Hartley wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Eagles sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over the Hawks on Wednesday. The win continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Hawks: they've now won nine in a row.

Noah Lawler

Earned Runs

04/23/25 vs Bishop Hartley	1
04/14/25 vs St. Charles	1
03/29/25 vs St. Xavier	1

Noah Lawler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Bishop Watterson saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ben Burleson, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That double was Burleson's first of the season.

Bishop Watterson's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-1-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Bishop Hartley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.

Bishop Hartley's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Bishop Watterson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. It's a different story for Bishop Hartley, though, as they've only averaged .258. Will they be able to contain Bishop Watterson's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.