With a playoff game on the line, Bishop O'Connell rose to the challenge on Monday. They came out on top against the Potomac School Panthers by a score of 6-3. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Bishop O'Connell as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Noah Haught made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Haught has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Haught was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Andy Fronczek was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Michael Powell, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
Bishop O'Connell's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 15-11. As for Potomac School, their defeat ended an 11-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 19-5.
Bishop O'Connell is on the road again on Tuesday to play Miller School of Albemarle. Bishop O'Connell's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Miller School of Albemarle's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Potomac School does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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