The Lyons Lions will square off against the Bishop Kearney Kings at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lyons knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Bishop Kearney likes a good challenge.
On Monday, Lyons made easy work of Clyde-Savannah and carried off a 17-1 victory. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by ten runs or more this season.
Rylee Richardson
| 05/04/26 vs Clyde-Savannah | 13 |
| 04/28/26 vs Sodus | 5 |
| 04/27/26 @ Red Creek | 1 |
| 04/09/26 vs Red Creek | 5 |
| 05/29/25 vs Warsaw | 2 |
| 05/15/25 @ Sodus | 13 |
Rylee Richardson made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in May of 2025. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Peyton Bonnell, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Lydia Briggs, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Lyons always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .688. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clyde-Savannah only posted an OBP of .105.
Meanwhile, Bishop Kearney started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Aquinas Institute. They fell just short of the Little Irish by a score of 6-5 on Monday. The Kings have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Sara Skripnik made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Claire Spears, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Lyons' win bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Bishop Kearney, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lyons has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .608. However, it's not like Bishop Kearney struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
