The Bishop Brossart Mustangs are taking a road trip to face off against the Dixie Heights Colonels at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Bishop Brossart will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
While Bishop Brossart didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over Holmes on Wednesday. That looming 10-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Mustangs yet this season.
Luke Neltner made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Isaac Amin was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Aidan Schultz, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
Bishop Brossart always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Dixie Heights hadn't done well against Covington Catholic recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. Dixie Heights narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Covington Catholic 3-1.
Kyle Flynn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up nine Ks. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Dixie Heights is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 1-2-1 otherwise.
Dixie Heights is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 3-3-1 record this season. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of two runs across that stretch. As for Bishop Brossart, their record is now 6-2.
Dixie Heights' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Bishop Brossart hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .335. It's a different story for Dixie Heights, though, as they've only averaged .176. Will they be able to contain Bishop Brossart's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
