Silverado is 0-6 against Bishop Gorman since April of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Skyhawks will head out to challenge the Gaels at 4:00 p.m. Silverado has given up an average of 14.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Silverado is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Arbor View, falling 18-0.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Bishop Gorman and Faith Lutheran, and Bishop Gorman kept the tradition alive. The Gaels blew past the Crusaders 15-1 on Tuesday. Considering the Gaels have won seven contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
MADISON RUCKS was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, PRESLEE SMITH was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high. MAKAMAE EUGENIO was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Bishop Gorman lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Faith Lutheran didn't launched any home runs.
Silverado's loss dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Bishop Gorman, their record now sits at 12-8-1.
Silverado couldn't quite get it done against Bishop Gorman in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 as they fell 12-7. Can the Skyhawks avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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