Bedford hadn't done well against Bishop McCort recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Bisons blew past the Crushers 16-4. The Bisons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by six runs or more this season.
Emma Byers made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits over six innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024.
Bailey Mickle
| 04/01/25 @ Bishop McCort | 4 |
| 03/20/25 @ Bishop Carroll | 3 |
| 04/29/24 vs North Star | 3 |
| 03/19/24 vs Bishop Carroll | 3 |
| 03/11/25 vs Southern Fulton | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bailey Mickle, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lara Bulger, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5.
Bedford kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory made it two in a row for Bedford and bumps their season record up to 4-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for Bishop McCort, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Bedford is set to challenge their familiar foe Bellwood-Antis at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Bishop McCort will take on rival Penn Cambria at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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