Bishop McNamara extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 6-15 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bishop Ireton Cardinals. The Mustangs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cardinals earlier this season, when they won 12-2.
Bishop McNamara saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zion Green, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
As for Bishop Ireton, their victory ended a 12-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 6-21-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Bishop McNamara since May 2, 2022.
On Bishop Ireton's side, not much got past Cash Griffy, who gave up just three hits and racked up six Ks to keep Bishop McNamara off the board. Griffy also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Cardinals are 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 4-20-1 otherwise.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Andrew Antonio, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Wesley Hodges was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bishop McNamara will face off against St. Mary's Ryken at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Bishop Ireton, they will welcome Gonzaga at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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