Bishop McDevitt had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped down to 3-6 to make it four. They lost 17-2 to the Hershey Trojans. The Crusaders were not able to make up for their defeat to the Trojans from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
As for Hershey, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-4. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 1-6 Carlisle and 3-6 Bishop McDevitt.
For Hershey's part, Maddie Bowe and Emily McConville were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Bowe tossed two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Meanwhile, McConville tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Bowe has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. At bat, Bowe went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, while McConville went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That double was McConville's first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Payton Smith, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was McKinley Ebert, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Bishop McDevitt will head out to take on Carlisle at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hershey, they will venture away from home to face off against Hempfield at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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